2014 Hyundai IX20: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2014 Hyundai IX20?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 than on all cars registered in 2014.

• Track rod ends3.6× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  14.1% All 2014 cars

  3.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 9.2%, against 2% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Braking performance2.1× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  7.9% All 2014 cars

  3.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 1.4% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Ball joint dust cover3.1× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  5.6% All 2014 cars

  1.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 0.8% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Brake lights2.3× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  6.1% All 2014 cars

  2.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.8%, against 2.1% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

Common 2014 Hyundai IX20 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2014 Hyundai IX20 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  33% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Tyres
  28% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Suspension
  25% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  20% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  7% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2014 Hyundai IX20

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 3.6× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the ball joint dust cover? (Flagged at MOT 3.1× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?