2017 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
21,529 MOT tests on the 2017 Hyundai Ix20 are in this dataset, and 90.8% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 13.6% of the time, so this is 4.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.9%) and brakes (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 804 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.5% once past 120-150k — 4.2× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 4.9pp more often than petrol ones (13.7% vs 8.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.9% | 840 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.8% | 814 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.3% | 712 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 700 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 99 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 95 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 804 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 521 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 413 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 279 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 263 |
| 6 | Washers | 256 |
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 | 21.2% | 4,570 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.7% | 3,162 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 1,214 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 501 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 241 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 142 |
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 | 11,971 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 8,073 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,226 | 14.9% |
| 90-120k | 215 | 15.3% |
| 120-150k | 34 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 19,724 | 8.8% |
| Diesel | 1,805 | 13.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,240 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 4,238 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 4,336 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 4,339 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 4,376 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Ix20
On a 2017 Ix20, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (3.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (3.8% 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 (3.3% 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 2017 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 21,529 2017 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Hyundai Ix20?
Visibility, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by brakes (3.8%).
Does the 2017 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 26.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,529 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.