2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,156 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,156 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    51 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    31 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    35 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  2. Tyres3.4%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

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 structure10.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%
  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 2020 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2020 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,156 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Hyundai i20?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).