Hyundai I20 Classic Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai I20 Classic car check
Is the Hyundai I20 Classic reliable? We analysed 6,838 real MOT tests across 1,069 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai I20 Classic is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I20 Classic.
Hyundai I20 Classic Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai I20 Classic. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai I20 Classic Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai I20 Classic fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai I20 Classic Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai I20 Classic models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Hyundai I20 Classic Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai I20 Classic owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai I20 Classic Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I20 Classic MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Hyundai I20 Classic Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai I20 Classic THIS CAR | 86.4% | 6,838 | 62,781 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 |
| Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa | 93.1% | 9,828 | 28,532 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I20 Classic outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai I20 Classic has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 6,838 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 registration plate lamp not working with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai I20 Classic with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Hyundai I20 Classic owner drives around 4,833 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.