2010 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,319 MOT tests, the 2010 Hyundai Ix20 recorded a 72.8% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 25.9% of the time, so this is 1.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.0%) and brakes (12.3%) 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 262 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 35.6% versus 9.8%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 23.9% fail against 30.7% for diesel, a 6.8-point gap across 2,319 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.0% | 348 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.3% | 284 |
| 3 | Steering | 10.5% | 243 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.9% | 160 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.5% | 105 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 93 |
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 | 262 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 184 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 170 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 137 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 85 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 83 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.4% | 728 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.8% | 622 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.2% | 469 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.8% | 296 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 248 |
| 6 | Steering | 9.9% | 229 |
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 | 51 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 494 | 22.3% |
| 60-90k | 883 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 623 | 32.7% |
| 120-150k | 209 | 32.1% |
| 150k+ | 59 | 35.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,186 | 23.9% |
| Diesel | 1,133 | 30.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 472 | 24.8% |
| 2022 | 503 | 28.2% |
| 2023 | 473 | 27.7% |
| 2024 | 428 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | 443 | 29.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Ix20
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.3% 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 (10.5% 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
How many 2010 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
72.8% of the 2,319 2010 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Hyundai Ix20?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.0% of tests, followed by brakes (12.3%).
Does the 2010 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 35.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,319 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.