2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,391 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,391 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    107 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    55 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.0%
  2. Lights & electrics9.1%
  3. Tyres5.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Steering0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2016 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2016 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,391 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).