Hyundai i20 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
65.4% pass rate
from 10,440 tests in 2021
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i20 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0096% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.067% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Pivot
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pedal
    • 0.086% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.077% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0096% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0096% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0096% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0096% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0096% fail on Other components
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (29% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.048% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Horn (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0096% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Reversing lamps (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Reversing lamps (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0096% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0096% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on View to rear
      • 0.067% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.4% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0096% fail on Linkage
    • 0.47% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Coil spring (100% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.029% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (26% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Other passenger's door (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Belts
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.067% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0096% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0096% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0096% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0096% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0096% fail on Towbar condition
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0096% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0096% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0096% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0096% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0096% fail on Requirements
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Steering linkage components (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0096% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0096% fail on Other components
        • 0.0096% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0096% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0096% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Power steering
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Steering column
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0096% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition
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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