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Hyundai I20 S Air MPI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I20 S Air MPI reliable? We analysed 371 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 371 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
97.8%
Typical Mileage
47,066mi
Annual Mileage
6,455mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Hyundai I20 S Air MPI Number Plates

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

Hyundai I20 S Air MPI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,648 mi/yr
Typical
6,455 mi/yr
Average
6,788 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,882 mi/yr

Hyundai I20 S Air MPI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
47,066 mi
75th Percentile
61,710 mi
95th Percentile
85,251 mi
Max Recorded
121,729 mi

How Does the Hyundai I20 S Air MPI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai I20 S Air MPI THIS CAR 97.8% 371 47,066 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 Fabia SE Drive TSI S-a 89.4% 724 19,144 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Hyundai I20 S Air MPI?

The Hyundai I20 S Air MPI has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.8% across 371 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai I20 S Air MPI owner drives around 6,455 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 S Air MPI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I20 S Air MPI reliable?
Based on 371 MOT tests, the Hyundai I20 S Air MPI has a 97.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I20 S Air MPI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I20 S Air MPI do per year?
The typical Hyundai I20 S Air MPI does around 6,455 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I20 S Air MPI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I20 S Air MPI?
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.