2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,568 MOT tests in 2024. 78.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.7%
Failed or needed repairs21.3%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,568 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    294 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    350 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.0%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes9.0%
  2. Lights & electrics7.7%
  3. Tyres6.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 78.7% of 2015 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,568 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Hyundai i20?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).