Hyundai i20 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
70.7% pass rate
from 13,049 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i20 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0077% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.99% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0077% fail on Switch
    • 0.061% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0077% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0077% fail on Switch
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0077% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0077% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal
    • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0077% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0077% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0077% fail on Valves
    • 0.031% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0077% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0077% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0077% fail on Servos
    • 0.0077% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0077% fail on Other components
  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (11% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0077% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (48% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (63% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0077% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0077% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.100% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.90% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
    • 0.23% fail on Doors (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0077% fail on Catch
    • 0.092% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.084% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.054% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.031% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
    • 0.015% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0077% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.31% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0077% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.100% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0077% fail on Operation
    • 0.0077% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0077% fail on Operation
    • 0.0077% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0077% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0077% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (42% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (47% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.0077% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0077% fail on Anchorages
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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