2013 Hyundai i20 · 41,427 MOT tests
2013 Hyundai i20 reliability
2013 Hyundai i20s fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 i20 years (41,427 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 35.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 59,134
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,427
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.3% of tests fail here (285% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Suspension11.5%
- Brakes8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Tyres5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Seat belts and airbags2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.85%
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 4.76%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.76%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.46%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.39%
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 (13.02%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.25%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.27%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2013 Hyundai i20s fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 13 i20 years (41,427 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.85% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (4.76% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Hyundai i20 shows 59,134 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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