2023 Hyundai i20 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 390 MOT tests, the 2023 Hyundai i20 recorded a 93.3% pass rate. Against superminis of a similar age (5.2% fail rate), the 2023 i20 comes out 1.5pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.9%) and lighting & signalling (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 17 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.9% | 15 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 9 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.8% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 7 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 17 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Washers | 4 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 3 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 2 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2 |
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 | 7.4% | 29 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.6% | 10 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 310 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 76 | 14.5% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 349 | 7.4% |
| Petrol | 41 | 0.0% |
What to check before buying a 2023 i20
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (3.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.8% 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.
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 2023 Hyundai i20s pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 390 2023 Hyundai i20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Hyundai i20?
Visibility, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).
Does the 2023 i20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 390 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.