2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,355 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,355 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working7.2%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    144 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    109 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    100 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes32.1%
  2. Lights & electrics28.8%
  3. Suspension13.1%
  4. Steering12.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Tyres5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Body & chassis3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2011 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2011 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,355 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).