2017 Hyundai i20 · 38,230 MOT tests
2017 Hyundai i20 reliability
2017 Hyundai i20s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 i20 years (38,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 37,700
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,230
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.3% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Brakes2.8%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.26%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.07%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.97%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.74%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.98%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2017 Hyundai i20s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 i20 years (38,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.94% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.46% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Hyundai i20 shows 37,700 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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