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2020 Hyundai IX20: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Hyundai IX20 first registered in 2020: we looked at the 365 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 365 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

365MOTs of 2020 cars, done in 2023–2025
91%pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
4,000typical miles a year
14%had tyres flagged

Common 2020 Hyundai IX20 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2020 Hyundai IX20 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    14% 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.

  • 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.

  • Brakes
    6% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    3% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Suspension
    2% 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.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2020 Hyundai IX20

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

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Hyundai IX20 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20194,510Tyres 20%
20186,396Tyres 25%
201711,647Tyres 27%
201610,860Tyres 27%
20159,728Brakes 29%
201410,280Brakes 33%
201310,052Brakes 37%
201210,539Suspension 41%
201110,641Suspension 42%
20101,008Suspension 42%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Hyundai IX20 cars first registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score