Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi reliable? We analysed 3,386 real MOT tests across 1,497 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi.
Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 275 | 89.5% | 15,720 | 23,048 | 33,998 |
| 2021 | 3,030 | 88.3% | 16,473 | 23,502 | 32,124 |
How Long Does a Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi Last?
Based on 1,497 Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.5% MOT pass rate from 275 tests
88.3% MOT pass rate from 3,030 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.5% across 275 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi THIS CAR | 88.6% | 3,386 | 23,604 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 |
| Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI | 89.4% | 4,024 | 58,971 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.6% across 3,386 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai I20 Element T-gdi 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 Element T-gdi owner drives around 6,391 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.