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

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Is the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto reliable? We analysed 3,669 real MOT tests across 1,932 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,669 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.0%
Typical Mileage
19,088mi
Annual Mileage
4,605mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

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Number plates registered to a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto. 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 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

84%
2023
86.3%
2022
88.4%
2021
87.6%
2020

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11

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

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

Low usage
2,769 mi/yr
Typical
4,605 mi/yr
Average
5,747 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,725 mi/yr

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto 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 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 405 84.0% 11,239 17,302 27,101
2022 1,427 86.3% 11,730 18,570 28,640
2021 1,537 88.4% 12,196 19,735 28,965
2020 170 87.6% 12,793 20,138 27,984

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

Based on 1,932 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
19,088 mi
75th Percentile
28,715 mi
95th Percentile
47,047 mi
Max Recorded
824,879 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

88.4% MOT pass rate from 1,537 tests

Year to avoid
2023

84.0% MOT pass rate from 405 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.4% across 1,537 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — 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 Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR 87.0% 3,669 19,088 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
Mazda 2 GT Sport Auto 93.1% 1,555 15,508 mi — 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 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.0% across 3,669 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 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto 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 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto owner drives around 4,605 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 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto reliable?
Based on 3,669 MOT tests, the Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto has a 87.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto do per year?
The typical Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto does around 4,605 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto 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 Auto?
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 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T-gdi Auto is 2021 with a 88.4% pass rate across 1,537 tests.