Hyundai Ix20 MOT pass rate & common failures
172,004 MOT tests on the Hyundai Ix20 (2009–2021) give it an 82.6% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 18.5% of the time, so this is 1.2pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and steering.
Best and worst Ix20 years
Ranked across Ix20 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 94.1% of 2019 examples pass against 72.8% of 2010 ones.
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.1%) and brakes (8.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, rbt (sp) and stop lamp — track rod end alone was recorded 8,009 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.7% versus 7.3%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 7.6pp more often than petrol ones (24.0% vs 16.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ix20 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,319 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 23,741 | 74.3% | 25.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 23,346 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 21,789 | 76.8% | 23.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 21,278 | 80.7% | 19.3% | Brakes |
| 2015 | 18,850 | 86.3% | 13.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 20,686 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Brakes |
| 2017 | 21,529 | 90.8% | 9.2% | Visibility |
| 2018 | 11,557 | 93.9% | 6.1% | Visibility |
| 2019 | 6,502 | 94.1% | 5.9% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 390 | 95.6% | 4.4% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 15,647 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.0% | 13,753 |
| 3 | Steering | 4.2% | 7,247 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.0% | 6,796 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.7% | 6,348 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.6% | 6,280 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 1,343 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 1,093 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 8,009 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 7,162 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 6,339 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 5,240 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 5,049 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 4,925 |
| 7 | Wipers | 3,888 |
| 8 | Parking brake performance | 3,669 |
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 | 22.7% | 39,116 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 36,326 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 16,552 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.8% | 13,344 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 7,974 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.4% | 5,828 |
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 | 48,846 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 69,352 | 16.9% |
| 60-90k | 37,130 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 12,725 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 3,092 | 32.5% |
| 150k+ | 837 | 31.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 148,083 | 16.3% |
| Diesel | 23,921 | 24.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,275 | 14.4% |
| 2022 | 34,300 | 15.6% |
| 2023 | 35,155 | 17.6% |
| 2024 | 35,098 | 19.2% |
| 2025 | 35,176 | 19.7% |
What to check before buying a Hyundai Ix20
- Lighting & signalling (9.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Steering (4.2% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Ix20?
82.6% of the 172,004 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 17.4% fail rate, across model years 2009–2021.
What does the Hyundai Ix20 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests, then brakes (8.0%).
Which Ix20 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2019 has the best pass rate at 94.1% and 2010 the weakest at 72.8%, from 6,502 and 2,319 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Ix20 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 31.7% for 150k+, a 24.3-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Ix20 more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 16.3% of the time against 24.0% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 172,004 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.