2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,066 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,066 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    41 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Horn: not working0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  2. Tyres3.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Brakes1.0%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2021 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,066 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).