CarVerify

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi car check

Is the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi reliable? We analysed 9,568 real MOT tests across 4,917 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 9,568 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
22,919mi
Annual Mileage
6,209mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi.

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.4%
2023
87%
2022
88.7%
2021
88%
2020

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,922 mi/yr
Typical
6,209 mi/yr
Average
7,112 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,146 mi/yr

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 832 87.4% 13,131 18,802 26,336
2022 3,616 87.0% 15,384 22,820 31,818
2021 4,297 88.7% 15,979 23,561 33,210
2020 451 88.0% 15,196 23,466 32,778

How Long Does a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Last?

Based on 4,917 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,919 mi
75th Percentile
32,210 mi
95th Percentile
50,694 mi
Max Recorded
195,287 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

88.7% MOT pass rate from 4,297 tests

Year to avoid
2022

87.0% MOT pass rate from 3,616 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.7% across 4,297 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.0% — 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 SE Connect MHEV 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi THIS CAR 88.0% 9,568 22,919 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
Yamaha Yzf R1 08 88.7% 3,131 11,936 mi 18 yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi

Should you buy a used Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi?

The Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 9,568 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi owner drives around 6,209 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi reliable?
Based on 9,568 MOT tests, the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi do per year?
The typical Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi does around 6,209 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi is 2021 with a 88.7% pass rate across 4,297 tests.