Hyundai i20 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
65.8% pass rate
from 10,871 tests in 2021
(8.7% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i20 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (29% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.037% fail on Lever
        • 0.0092% fail on Cable
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system (86% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Hand lever (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0092% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0092% fail on Servos
    • 0.0092% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0092% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp (41% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.0092% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0092% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (32% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0092% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Reversing lamps (82% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (55% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.092% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.028% fail on Indirect vision devices (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0092% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0092% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.092% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.75% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0092% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.074% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.018% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Drag link end (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Steering component (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Steering arm (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Steering gear (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering play (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0092% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0092% fail on Operation
    • 0.0092% fail on Steering column
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0092% fail on Requirements
    • 0.037% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0092% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0092% fail on Catch
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.018% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
      • 0.018% fail on Belts (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Hose
    • 0.064% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0092% fail on Panel
    • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0092% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0092% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0092% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0092% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0092% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0092% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0092% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0092% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Attachment (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2010 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Hyundai i20 (2009 - 2015)
    Easy to drive and refined. Very well built. Five-year warranty as standard. Neat and tidy styling. Decent room in the back seat. Good economy from entry-level 1.2-litre.

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