Hyundai i20: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 6.1% of Hyundai i20 MOT tests — 45,258 tests out of 738,300. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 612 | 7.2% |
| 2009 | 61,969 | 9.4% |
| 2010 | 63,142 | 12.1% |
| 2011 | 63,074 | 11.2% |
| 2012 | 62,502 | 8.6% |
| 2013 | 78,660 | 6.8% |
| 2014 | 78,070 | 5.7% |
| 2015 | 73,247 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 77,537 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 64,654 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 46,963 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 31,941 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 13,699 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 13,037 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 8,774 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 390 | 1.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.