Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,256 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi (2022)

2,256 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi

CarHunch analysed 2,256 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Hyundai i20 is a genuinely reliable proposition, with an 89.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 2.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The hybrid powertrain appears to be performing well with no material difference in pass rates.

At just over 21,000 miles median mileage for a 2022 model, these cars are running light, and they're backing that up with very few failures (0.17 per vehicle on average) and modest advisory counts of 0.5 per car. If you're buying one used, check the service history carefully since these low mileage examples suggest some may have been driven infrequently—a potential red flag for fuel system and battery health on a hybrid.

The 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–29k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 2,256 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 2,256 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	2,249	91.8%	0.18

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,586 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 20.9%

1,168

White 20.6%

1,153

Blue 17.6%

984

Black 10.2%

571

Turquoise 9.3%

519

Red 7.8%

437

Bronze 5%

279

Green 4.6%

258

Silver 3.9%

217

Mileage Distribution

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

21,064

typical

14,319

low mileage

28,909

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdi vehicles fall between 14,319 and 28,909 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,319 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,319–28,909 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai I20 SE Connect MHEV T Gdis sit.

⚠ Over 39,027 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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