Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi
From 2,045 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 79 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 79 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 56 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 29 |
| audible warning inoperative | 10 |
| wiper blade defective | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.9% of failures are serious: 40.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 2.4% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £53.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 86.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdis tested had between 12,811 and 28,184 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,781 median miles, the I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi has 0.065 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 2,045 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 79 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi is 19,781 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,811 and 28,184 miles.
Buying a used I20 Premium Mhev T-Gdi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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