Verdict
The Hyundai ix20 passes its MOT first time on 74.1% of tests, 4.3 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (78.3%). That puts it ahead of 19% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2017 ix20 does best (beats 46% of cars) and the 2012 worst (beats 8%).
Of its engines, the 1.4 Petrol does best (beats 23%) and the 1.6 Diesel worst (beats 12%).
Better than average on body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | 77.1% | Beats 20% | D |
| 1.4 Petrol | 73.9% | Beats 23% | D |
| 1.6 Diesel | 68.0% | Beats 12% | E |
| 1.4 Diesel | 53.5% | Beats 9% | E |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Handbrake performance 8.2× typical
Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope. - Track rod ends 4.8× typical
Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres. - Brake lights 2.5× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Brake pads 1.7× typical
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash. - Brake performance 1.5× typical
On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal. - Shock absorbers 1.5× typical
Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handbrake performance | 6.5% | 0.8% | 8.2× |
| Track rod ends | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.8× |
| Brake lights | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.5× |
| Sidelights | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2× |
| Brake pads | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.7× |
| Headlight aim | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.3× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.8× |
| Windscreen wipers | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.1× |
| Windscreen washers | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3× |
| Tyre tread depth | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.9× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 37.5 |
| Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 35.4 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 34.8 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 27.6 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26.7 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 25.4 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23.2 |
| Parking brake inoperative on one side | 21.3 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2019 Hyundai ix201 engine89.4% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | 89.4% | Beats 60% | C |
2018 Hyundai ix202 engines89.0% passB
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | 89.5% | Beats 70% | B |
| 1.4 Petrol | 88.1% | Beats 65% | B |
2017 Hyundai ix203 engines85.4% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | 86.1% | Beats 43% | C |
| 1.4 Petrol | 85.8% | Beats 56% | C |
| 1.6 Diesel | 78.7% | Beats 16% | E |
2016 Hyundai ix203 engines82.5% passC
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 82.7% | Beats 47% | C |
| 1.6 Petrol | 83.2% | Beats 33% | D |
| 1.6 Diesel | 79.7% | Beats 39% | D |
2015 Hyundai ix203 engines80.1% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 80.4% | Beats 41% | C |
| 1.6 Petrol | 80.8% | Beats 30% | D |
| 1.6 Diesel | 76.1% | Beats 28% | D |
2014 Hyundai ix203 engines73.5% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | 74.9% | Beats 15% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 73.6% | Beats 17% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 68.1% | Beats 10% | E |
2013 Hyundai ix203 engines66.6% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 66.2% | Beats 9% | E |
| 1.6 Petrol | 68.9% | Beats 9% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 61.2% | Beats 7% | E |
2012 Hyundai ix203 engines62.3% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 62.1% | Beats 8% | E |
| 1.6 Petrol | 64.6% | Beats 7% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 57.7% | Beats 8% | E |
2011 Hyundai ix203 engines61.9% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 63.8% | Beats 25% | D |
| 1.6 Petrol | 63.9% | Beats 17% | E |
| 1.4 Diesel | 53.4% | Beats 8% | E |
2010 Hyundai ix202 engines58.5% passD
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Diesel | 54.1% | Beats 16% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 63.6% | Beats 34% | D |
FAQ
What is the Hyundai ix20 MOT pass rate?
74.1% of MOT tests on the Hyundai ix20 were passed first time, based on 229,918 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2010–2019. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 78.3% of the time.
Is the Hyundai ix20 reliable?
On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 19% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Hyundai ix20 year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2017 ix20 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 46% of cars on UK roads. The 2012 does worst: it beats 8%.
Which Hyundai ix20 engine is best?
Across all years, the 1.4 Petrol does best: it beats 23% of cars on UK roads. The 1.6 Diesel does worst: it beats 12%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Hyundai ix20?
The most common failure items are handbrake performance, track rod ends, brake lights. Compared with similar cars, handbrake performance comes up 8.2× as often.