Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi (2022)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Hyundai i20 Element T-GDI is a strong performer with a 92.7% first-time MOT pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 2.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. This petrol model shows consistent reliability across the sample, with 92.3% pass rate among the 127 petrol examples tested.

At just over 21,500 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running well within expected wear parameters, and the low average of 0.16 failures per vehicle suggests few mechanical problems are emerging. When failures do occur, advisories average 0.6 per car, typically pointing to minor wear items rather than structural issues—so if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on routine maintenance history is your main priority rather than mechanical concern.

Generally reliable 12.7% above UK average
92.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
21,535
typical mileage
14,233–31,542 middle half
2.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (95%) 127 92.3% 0.17
Other (5%) 7 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,233
low mileage
21,535
typical
31,542
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi vehicles fall between 14,233 and 31,542 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Hyundai I20 Element T Gdi:

2021