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Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) (2014-2019) reliability

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Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) models built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

15% of MOT tests on Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 18% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB)
No reliability rating: too close to call between ratings2014-2019HatchbackPETROL / DIESEL

Based on 81,410 tests of i20 models registered 2014-2019.

About 1 in 50 i20 Mk2 (GB) MOTs (2.1%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 11,434 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 25 i20 Mk2 (GB) MOTs (4.3%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).

Based on 11,434 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk2 (GB) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3,18511.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
8,79112.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
11,43414.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
15,07016.5%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
15,63217.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
17,09920.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
10,19925.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 11 years old.

How the i20 Mk2 (GB) compares

At each age below, see how the i20 Mk2 (GB) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 98,626 tests across 10 Hyundai models, built around 2018 (7 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateHyundai average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3,18511.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
8,79112.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
11,43414.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
15,07016.5%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
15,63217.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
17,09920.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
10,19925.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the i20 Mk2 (GB).

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    15,657 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    DS 3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.9%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,861 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Suzuki Celerio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.5%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 2.4%, against 4.3% for the Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB).

    5,662 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Aygo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.2%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.2%, against 2.1% for the Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB).

    25,028 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

94%of all Hyundai i20 cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

3 recalls in all

No recall notices match this build period.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on i20 Mk2 (GB) cars built around 2018

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 693 cars.

Structural systems

Emissions
2%
Suspension
2%

Wear items

Tyres
13%
Brakes
9%
Lighting
8%

Fail rate by engine size, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Engine sizes across all petrol i20 tests (not specific to Mk2 (GB)).

Under 1.0 litre13.6%1,690 tests1.0 to 1.4 litres15.1%9,607 tests
How i20 Mk2 (GB) cars have aged

How i20 Mk2 (GB) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%357911Age at MOTBuilt around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 7.8% (5,920 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 9.6% (5,562 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 11.4% (5,315 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2019, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 12.5% (5,228 tests, 2025 data)2019Built around 2018, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 9.2% (7,145 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2018, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 10.2% (6,693 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2018, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 11.1% (6,548 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2018, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 12.9% (6,520 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2018, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 14.4% (6,468 tests, 2025 data)2018Built around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 10.8% (9,651 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 13.2% (9,418 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 13.6% (9,162 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 14.8% (9,013 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 15.9% (8,914 tests, 2025 data)2017Built around 2016, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 12.0% (11,165 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2016, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 14.1% (11,015 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2016, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 14.8% (10,713 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2016, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 16.6% (10,648 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2016, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 17.4% (10,429 tests, 2025 data)2016Built around 2015, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 14.3% (10,687 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2015, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 15.8% (10,648 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2015, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 16.1% (10,526 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2015, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 17.6% (10,554 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2015, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 18.5% (10,342 tests, 2025 data)2015Built around 2014, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 19.1% (10,740 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2014, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 20.6% (10,691 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2014, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 22.6% (10,611 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2014, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 24.7% (10,520 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2014, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 25.2% (10,199 tests, 2025 data)2014
First registered around 2019First registered around 2018First registered around 2017First registered around 2016
How each part holds up as Mk2 (GB) cars age

How each part holds up as Mk2 (GB) cars age

The share of petrol cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car5 years6 years7 years8 years
Suspension1%2%2%5%
Brakes5%7%9%13%
EmissionsNo figure1%2%2%
Tyres6%12%13%19%
Lighting3%2%8%7%
DrivetrainNo figure1%No figureNo figure
Corrosion0%0%0%0%

Based on petrol cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 291 to 916 cars at each age.

Mk2 (GB) variants compared
All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common issues on Hyundai i20 models of this age

This list covers every Hyundai i20 built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk2 (GB) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.1%
    Advisory: 2,490Fail: 228 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.9%
    Advisory: 2,519Fail: 159 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    11.3%
    Advisory: 1,401Fail: 210 (13% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    7.3%
    Advisory: 1,150Fail: 15 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    2.9%
    Advisory: 407Fail: 62 (13% of the times it was found)

Based on 11,434 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Hyundai i20 Mk2 (GB) (2014-2019) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 11,434 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 81,410 MOT tests on Hyundai i20 models first registered between 2014-2019. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.