2019 Hyundai i20 · 18,661 MOT tests
2019 Hyundai i20 reliability
2019 Hyundai i20s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 i20 years (18,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 10.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 25,620
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,661
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.4% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Tyres3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Brakes1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.48%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.93%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.8%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.68%
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 0.57%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.38%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.46%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.15%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2019 Hyundai i20s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 i20 years (18,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.48% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.93% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Hyundai i20 shows 25,620 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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