Hyundai Ix20 MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 23,287 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 70.9% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 89.5% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 58.7% aged 10–14 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 1,515 | 89.5% |
| 6–9 years | 10,436 | 81.4% |
| 10–14 years | 11,335 | 58.7% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Hyundai Ix20 to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Brake Performance — 7.9% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Steering Linkage Components — 5.6% of tests. Worn track rod ends or joints. Affects steering and tyre wear, and is a normal age-related repair.
- Stop Lamp — 4.8% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 4.2% of tests. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Position Lamps — 3.6% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Headlamp Aim — 3.2% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Hyundai Ix20 are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 29,043 licensed and 436 SORN vehicles in the Hyundai Ix20 generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Hyundai Ix20
Before you buy
- Brake Performance — 7.9% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Steering Linkage Components — 5.6% of tests in 2024. Worn track rod ends or joints. Affects steering and tyre wear, and is a normal age-related repair.
- Stop Lamp — 4.8% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 4.2% of tests in 2024. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Check the actual Ix20 — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Hyundai models
- Hyundai I10 — 72.7% pass
- Hyundai I20 — 71.7% pass
- Hyundai I30 — 64.3% pass
- Hyundai Tucson — 81.1% pass
- Hyundai Ix35 — 64.9% pass
- Hyundai Ioniq — 86.5% pass
See every Hyundai model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Ix20 MOT pass rate?
70.9% of 23,287 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Hyundai Ix20 passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Ix20 fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are brake performance (7.9% of tests), steering linkage components (5.6% of tests), stop lamp (4.8% of tests), mechanical brake components (4.2% of tests).
How many Hyundai Ix20 are left in the UK?
29,043 were licensed and 436 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Ix20 is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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