2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,033 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,033 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    37 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  3. Tyres3.1%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%

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: 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 2018 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2018 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,033 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).