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Hyundai I20 Active Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I20 Active reliable? We analysed 4,735 real MOT tests across 843 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,735 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
48,874mi
Annual Mileage
5,302mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I20 Active is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I20 Active.

Hyundai I20 Active Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai I20 Active. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai I20 Active Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Hyundai I20 Active fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 1

Hyundai I20 Active Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I20 Active owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,242 mi/yr
Typical
5,302 mi/yr
Average
5,937 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,844 mi/yr

Hyundai I20 Active Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I20 Active MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
48,874 mi
75th Percentile
69,236 mi
95th Percentile
103,559 mi
Max Recorded
5,225,255 mi

How Does the Hyundai I20 Active Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai I20 Active THIS CAR 92.0% 4,735 48,874 mi — yrs
Hyundai I10 80.4% 2,829,935 35,978 mi 18 yrs
Hyundai I20 80.2% 1,488,641 45,118 mi 17 yrs
Hyundai I30 76.5% 1,479,391 57,858 mi 19 yrs
London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto 72.1% 3,757 192,233 mi 20 yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I20 Active outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai I20 Active?

The Hyundai I20 Active has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 4,735 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Hyundai I20 Active owner drives around 5,302 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Hyundai I20 Active — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I20 Active reliable?
Based on 4,735 MOT tests, the Hyundai I20 Active has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I20 Active?
The most common failure point is tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle..
How many miles does a Hyundai I20 Active do per year?
The typical Hyundai I20 Active does around 5,302 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I20 Active last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I20 Active?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.