Hyundai I20 - 2016
123.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai I20, model year 2016.
Sample size: 14,045 cars, 28,701 tests and 35,353 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 14,045 cars
The 2016 Hyundai i20 has an overall defect rate of 123 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 151 per 100, marking an 18% improvement. While the model shows higher defect rates in the mileage range above 124,000 miles, it performs notably better in categories such as steering, lights and electrics, and body structure, with defects well below average levels. However, it does have a higher incidence of visibility-related issues compared to the average car. Overall, the i20 stands out for its reliability in several key areas, making it a solid choice within its class.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 14,045 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 0.9% better
77.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 79.0% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 22.0% worse
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 28.7% better
18.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 25.0% better
119.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
- A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Body/Structure
▲ 70.3% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 6.1% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 52.2% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6,063
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,749
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,692
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,257
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,184
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,026
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 710
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 703
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 560
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 546
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 560
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 546
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 523
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 496
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 496
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 376
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 287
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 267
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 240
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 224