2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,209 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,209 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working7.4%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    142 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.4%
  2. Brakes28.0%
  3. Suspension13.2%
  4. Steering10.8%
  5. Tyres6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2013 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2013 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,209 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).