2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,502 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,502 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  6. Washers: not working0.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Tyres2.7%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2019 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,502 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).