2022 Hyundai i20 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Hyundai i20 passed 90.8% of its 8,774 recorded MOT tests. Superminis of a similar age fail 6.9% of the time, so this is 2.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Visibility dominates the failure mix at 7.9% of all tests — 4.7 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 748 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 13.3% once past 60-90k.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 1.6pp more often than petrol ones (9.5% vs 7.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.9% | 695 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 287 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 175 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 114 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 36 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 748 |
| 2 | Washers | 130 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 119 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 70 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 64 |
| 6 | Horn | 28 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.1% | 1,148 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.4% | 474 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 444 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 329 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 68 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 56 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 6,804 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,888 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 75 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 7,284 | 9.5% |
| Petrol | 1,490 | 7.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 455 | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 8,311 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 i20
On a 2022 i20, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (7.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Hyundai i20s pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 8,774 2022 Hyundai i20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai i20?
Visibility, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2022 i20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,774 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.