2018 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Hyundai Ix20 passed 93.9% of its 11,557 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.0 percentage points better than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 12.2%. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.4%) and lighting & signalling (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 545 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.8% in the 0-30k band and 16.7% in the 90-120k band, a 11.9-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 7.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.4% | 504 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 286 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.3% | 267 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 196 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 29 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 545 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 157 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 154 |
| 4 | Washers | 122 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 69 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 67 |
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 | 18.0% | 2,081 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 1,143 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 587 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 296 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 100 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 86 |
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 | 8,290 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,910 | 9.0% |
| 60-90k | 314 | 14.6% |
| 90-120k | 36 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 11,342 | 6.1% |
| Diesel | 215 | 9.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,315 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 2,345 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | 2,322 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 2,252 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 2,323 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Ix20
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.4% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.3% 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 2018 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
93.9% of the 11,557 2018 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Hyundai Ix20?
Visibility, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).
Does the 2018 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,557 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.