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Hyundai IX20 - 2018

93.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai IX20, model year 2018. Sample size: 2,188 cars, 4,356 tests and 4,079 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,188 cars

The 2018 Hyundai IX20 has an overall defect rate of approximately 94 defects per 100 vehicles, which is notably lower than the average of 120 defects per 100 for cars of the same year, representing a 22% improvement. This model performs particularly well in categories like steering, where it has a defect rate of just 0.6 compared to the average of 4.46, and body structure, which stands at a mere 0.37 against an average of 4.76. Additionally, the IX20 shows fewer issues in lights and electrics, equipment, and other categories, though it displays a higher defect rate in the higher mileage segment, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range, where it reaches 261 defects per 100 vehicles. Overall, the IX20 stands out as a reliable choice, especially for those who drive less frequently.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,188 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 14.4% better
58.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▲ 88.0% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.8% better
11.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 35.8% better
11.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 19.6% better
101.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 92.2% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 50.0% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 81.4% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 307 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 959
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 944
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 509
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 300
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 134
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 53

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11