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Hyundai ix20 reliability by build year

Coverage 2010-20191 named generationMPVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Hyundai ix20 built around 2018: fails its MOT less often than average

Hyundai ix20 models built around 2018 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

12% of MOT tests on Hyundai ix20 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Hyundai ix20 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Hyundai ix20's most common MOT issues, turned into things to 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.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your ix20's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

ix20 Mk1 (JC)

Mk1 (JC) (2010-2019)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

12.5% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 3,239 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Hyundai ix20.

See every build year for the Hyundai ix20

By age

Hyundai ix20 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Hyundai ix20 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
555.5%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
65010.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1,9009.2%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
3,23912.5%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
4,71516.3%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
4,33220.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,61823.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
4,66228.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5,21831.0%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
4,77832.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
3,23332.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
5733.3%

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 15 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Hyundai ix20 stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Hyundai models

1st of 10

Among the lowest fail rates of the 10 Hyundai models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the lowest third

Against other people carriers

2nd of 33

2nd lowest fail rate of 33 people carriers with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the lowest third

Against the UK average

12.5%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Hyundai ix20 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Hyundai ix20 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

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

    15.5%
    Advisory: 723Fail: 42 (5% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    14.7%
    Advisory: 728Fail: 57 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    12.7%
    Advisory: 428Fail: 82 (16% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

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

    5.4%
    Advisory: 226Fail: 6 (3% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    3.0%
    Advisory: 120Fail: 9 (7% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,239 MOT tests on 7-year-old Hyundai ix20 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Hyundai ix20 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres51%
  2. Other + Tyres13%
  3. Brakes + Other12%
  4. Lighting + Tyres12%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 569 MOT tests on Hyundai ix20 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

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

1 recall in all

1 Hyundai ix20 recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Corrosion may affect handbrake performance

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

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.7%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai ix20 on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,057 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Ford Tourneo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.2%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai ix20 on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    3,550 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Vauxhall Zafira

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.7%

    No clear edge over the Hyundai ix20 on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,737 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 3.3%, against 4.5% for the Hyundai ix20.

    5,255 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.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Hyundai ix20 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has among the lowest fail rates of the 10 Hyundai models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 3,239 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Hyundai ix20 ever sold: 37,457 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 3,239 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.