Hyundai i20

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 199,231 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

199,231

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 was MOT tested 199,231 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2008 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 6,081 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 20 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Hyundai i20s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 14 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Hyundai i20?

vs average of all models+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

Questions about the Hyundai i20

Is the Hyundai i20 reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2008 to 2021), the Hyundai i20 averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 199,231 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Hyundai i20 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Hyundai i20 has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 74%, a 20 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.