2009 Hyundai i20 · 31,679 MOT tests
2009 Hyundai i20 reliability
2009 Hyundai i20s fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 i20 years (31,679 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 77,766
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,679
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.6% of tests fail here (188% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.6%
- Brakes12.3%
- Suspension10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Tyres6%
- Seat belts and airbags3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.08%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.8%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.62%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.47%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.03%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.34%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.67%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2009 Hyundai i20s fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 i20 years (31,679 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.14% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.08% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Hyundai i20 shows 77,766 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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