Hyundai ix20

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 47,759 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

47,759

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai ix20

The Hyundai ix20 was MOT tested 47,759 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2010 to 2020), 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 versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 174 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 23 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 ix20s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 16 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 88,889 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 17,592 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1591cc)

£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 2020 details

How reliable is the Hyundai ix20?

vs average of all models+1% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread23 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Hyundai ix20 by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	95%	174	17,592 mi
2019	94%	2,254	23,092 mi
2018	93%	3,247	29,814 mi
2017	89%	5,991	35,931 mi
2016	87%	5,541	43,761 mi
2015	84%	5,194	49,323 mi
2014	78%	6,032	56,584 mi
2013	75%	6,042	64,510 mi
2012	73%	6,300	71,192 mi
2011	72%	6,400	76,235 mi
2010	74%	584	88,889 mi

Questions about the Hyundai ix20

Is the Hyundai ix20 reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2010 to 2020), the Hyundai ix20 averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 47,759 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 95%.

Which year Hyundai ix20 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Hyundai ix20 has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 72%, a 23 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.