2011 Hyundai i20 · 32,195 MOT tests
2011 Hyundai i20 reliability
2011 Hyundai i20s fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 i20 years (32,195 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 38.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 73,084
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,195
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.6% of tests fail here (194% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Brakes14.5%
- Suspension10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.49%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.08%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.62%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 2.37%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.72%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.43%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2011 Hyundai i20s fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 i20 years (32,195 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.63% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.49% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (3.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Hyundai i20 shows 73,084 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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