2020 Hyundai i20 · 6,736 MOT tests
2020 Hyundai i20 reliability
2020 Hyundai i20s fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 i20 years (6,736 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 10.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 23,037
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,736
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.2% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Tyres3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes1.5%
- Suspension0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.98%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.83%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.68%
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 0.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.4%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.77%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.23%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2020 Hyundai i20s fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 i20 years (6,736 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.27% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.98% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (0.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Hyundai i20 shows 23,037 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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