2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,251 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,251 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    148 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
    59 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.1%
  2. Lights & electrics17.4%
  3. Steering9.2%
  4. Suspension6.9%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%

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 2014 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2014 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,251 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).