2011 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Hyundai Ix20 passed 74.3% of its 23,741 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (24.4% fail rate), the 2011 Ix20 comes out 1.3pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.9%) and brakes (12.0%) 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 2,280 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.4% versus 13.6%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 5.1pp more often than petrol ones (29.8% vs 24.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 28.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 3,287 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 2,855 |
| 3 | Steering | 8.5% | 2,015 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.7% | 1,834 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 908 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.8% | 893 |
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 | 2,280 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 1,736 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 1,366 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 1,135 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,009 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 807 |
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 | 28.1% | 6,663 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.2% | 5,987 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.3% | 5,044 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.3% | 2,692 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 2,136 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.8% | 1,858 |
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 | 1,336 | 13.6% |
| 30-60k | 7,702 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 9,084 | 27.5% |
| 90-120k | 4,101 | 31.1% |
| 120-150k | 1,206 | 33.5% |
| 150k+ | 309 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 18,896 | 24.7% |
| Diesel | 4,845 | 29.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,752 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | 4,753 | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 4,864 | 26.7% |
| 2024 | 4,767 | 27.5% |
| 2025 | 4,605 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Ix20
On a 2011 Ix20, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.0% 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 (8.5% 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 2011 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
74.3% of the 23,741 2011 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Hyundai Ix20?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by brakes (12.0%).
Does the 2011 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.6% in the 0-30k band to 31.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 23,741 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.