2018 Hyundai i20 · 28,243 MOT tests
2018 Hyundai i20 reliability
2018 Hyundai i20s fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 i20 years (28,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 12.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 29,785
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,243
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.7% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Tyres3.6%
- Brakes1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Suspension0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.96%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.84%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.16%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.87%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2018 Hyundai i20s fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 13 i20 years (28,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.16% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Hyundai i20 shows 29,785 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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