2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,296 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,296 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    96 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    105 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Washers: not working0.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  2. Tyres3.9%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2019 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,296 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Hyundai i20?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).