2014 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
21,278 MOT tests on the 2014 Hyundai Ix20 are in this dataset, and 80.7% of them passed. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (19.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (9.2%) and lighting & signalling (9.2%) 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 1,337 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.0% in the 0-30k band and 37.0% in the 150k+ band, a 27.1-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 18.7% fail against 23.3% for diesel, a 4.6-point gap across 21,278 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.2% | 1,961 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 1,958 |
| 3 | Steering | 5.7% | 1,217 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 959 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.8% | 797 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.2% | 686 |
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 | 1,337 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 955 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 839 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 686 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 637 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 558 |
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 | 23.1% | 4,910 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.0% | 4,885 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 1,832 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.3% | 1,564 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 1,135 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.2% | 886 |
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 | 4,017 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 10,758 | 18.4% |
| 60-90k | 4,950 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,242 | 28.9% |
| 120-150k | 252 | 32.1% |
| 150k+ | 54 | 37.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 18,381 | 18.7% |
| Diesel | 2,897 | 23.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,022 | 13.6% |
| 2022 | 4,101 | 16.1% |
| 2023 | 4,323 | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 4,393 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 4,439 | 23.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Ix20
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 9.2% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (9.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (9.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Steering (5.7% 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 2014 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
80.7% of the 21,278 2014 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Hyundai Ix20?
Brakes, recorded in 9.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.2%).
Does the 2014 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 37.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,278 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.