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

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Is the Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi reliable? We analysed 385 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 385 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.4%
Typical Mileage
33,122mi
Annual Mileage
5,106mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I20 SE 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 T-gdi.

Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I20 SE 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
3,416 mi/yr
Typical
5,106 mi/yr
Average
5,851 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,579 mi/yr

Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi Mileage Distribution

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

Median
33,122 mi
75th Percentile
46,203 mi
95th Percentile
73,727 mi
Max Recorded
218,932 mi

How Does the Hyundai I20 SE 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 T-gdi THIS CAR 96.4% 385 33,122 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
Mercedes-benz AMG Glc 63 S Premium + 4M+ A 92.5% 266 24,086 mi — yrs

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

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

The Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.4% across 385 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi owner drives around 5,106 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 T-gdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi reliable?
Based on 385 MOT tests, the Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi has a 96.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi do per year?
The typical Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi does around 5,106 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I20 SE T-gdi last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I20 SE 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.