2020 Hyundai Ix20 — MOT failures & pass rate
390 MOT tests on the 2020 Hyundai Ix20 are in this dataset, and 95.6% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 10.9% of the time, so this is 6.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.4%) and lighting & signalling (2.1%) 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 washers — wipers alone was recorded 18 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.2% of tests failed in 2023 against 5.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.4% | 17 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 8 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.0% | 4 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.0% | 4 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 18 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Washers | 5 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 3 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2 |
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 | 12.6% | 49 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.9% | 19 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 15 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 336 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 52 | 7.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 122 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 135 | 5.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Ix20
On a 2020 Ix20, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.0% 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.
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 2020 Hyundai Ix20s pass their MOT?
95.6% of the 390 2020 Hyundai Ix20 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Hyundai Ix20?
Visibility, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).
Does the 2020 Ix20 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 390 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.