2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

122 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 122 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working0.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes3.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Tyres1.6%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Suspension0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Items removed from drivers view prior to test0.8%

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 2020 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2020 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 122 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).