Is the Hyundai I20 reliable?

The Hyundai I20 has an average MOT pass rate of 83% across 14 years, based on 199,231 tests in 2026. That's 1 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2020 with a 94% pass rate.

Which year Hyundai I20 is best?

The 2020 Hyundai I20 has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 74%. There's a 20 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Hyundai I20

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 199,231 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

199,231

Best Year

2020 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai I20

The Hyundai I20 has been tested 199,231 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (2008 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 6,081 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer HYUNDAI I20s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 83,225 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 23,504 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1248cc)

£1,137

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,587

Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Hyundai I20?

vs national average+1% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average+0% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread20 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Hyundai I20 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	229	23,504 mi
2020	94%	6,081	26,315 mi
2019	92%	11,367	32,116 mi
2018	90%	13,339	39,854 mi
2017	89%	17,826	47,359 mi
2016	87%	21,403	53,699 mi
2015	86%	20,289	61,089 mi
2014	81%	20,858	62,454 mi
2013	77%	21,255	67,783 mi
2012	75%	16,576	72,704 mi
2011	75%	16,743	81,075 mi
2010	75%	16,887	82,204 mi
2009	74%	16,235	84,733 mi
2008	77%	143	83,225 mi