2013 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 21,789 MOT tests, the 2013 Hyundai Ix20 recorded a 76.8% pass rate. That is 2.1 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 21.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.6%) and brakes (11.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, position lamp and rbt (sp) — track rod end alone was recorded 1,663 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.6% in the 0-30k band and 33.3% in the 150k+ band, a 21.7-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.7pp more often than petrol ones (26.2% vs 22.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 25.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 2,963 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 2,408 |
| 3 | Steering | 6.9% | 1,497 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.7% | 1,468 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.0% | 882 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 759 |
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 | 1,663 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,381 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 1,242 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 1,167 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 763 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 757 |
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 | 25.0% | 5,439 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.2% | 5,265 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.2% | 3,099 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.2% | 1,791 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 1,739 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.1% | 1,116 |
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 | 2,365 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 9,955 | 20.6% |
| 60-90k | 6,712 | 27.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,161 | 31.1% |
| 120-150k | 477 | 32.7% |
| 150k+ | 108 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 18,183 | 22.6% |
| Diesel | 3,606 | 26.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,116 | 17.9% |
| 2022 | 4,290 | 21.3% |
| 2023 | 4,411 | 23.5% |
| 2024 | 4,498 | 26.0% |
| 2025 | 4,474 | 26.5% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Ix20
On a 2013 Ix20, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.1% 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 (6.9% 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 2013 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
76.8% of the 21,789 2013 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Hyundai Ix20?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.6% of tests, followed by brakes (11.1%).
Does the 2013 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,789 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.