2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,701 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,701 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    125 marked dangerous
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    51 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    52 marked dangerous
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working0.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.9%
  2. Lights & electrics5.4%
  3. Tyres4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2017 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,701 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 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).