2015 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 18,850 MOT tests, the 2015 Hyundai Ix20 recorded an 86.3% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 17.2% of the time, so this is 3.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.3%) and brakes (6.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and stop lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 632 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.8% in the 0-30k band and 33.3% in the 150k+ band, a 25.6-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.4pp more often than petrol ones (16.7% vs 13.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 1,379 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 1,248 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.2% | 786 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 594 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.3% | 236 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 221 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 632 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 549 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 498 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 496 |
| 5 | Washers | 344 |
| 6 | Wipers | 333 |
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 | 22.9% | 4,311 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 3,970 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 1,361 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.2% | 783 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 475 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 404 |
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 | 5,413 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 9,498 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,133 | 18.7% |
| 90-120k | 641 | 27.5% |
| 120-150k | 132 | 28.8% |
| 150k+ | 33 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 16,802 | 13.3% |
| Diesel | 2,048 | 16.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,634 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 3,680 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | 3,765 | 13.4% |
| 2024 | 3,852 | 16.3% |
| 2025 | 3,919 | 17.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Ix20
On a 2015 Ix20, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.6% 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.
- Tyres (4.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2015 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 18,850 2015 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Hyundai Ix20?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by brakes (6.6%).
Does the 2015 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 18,850 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.