Hyundai I20 Ultimate MHEV T Gdi Auto (2021)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai I20 Ultimate MHEV T Gdi Auto

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai I20 Ultimate MHEV T Gdi Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Hyundai i20 ULTIMATE MHEV T-GDI AUTO is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 91.2% against the national 80%, and a negligible dangerous defect rate of just 2.9% means safety concerns are rare. The hybrid powertrain shows strong consistency with a 91.1% pass rate across the 101 petrol-hybrid examples tested.

These vehicles are running at a sensible 15,948 miles median for their age, suggesting conscientious ownership, and the low failure rate of 0.25 per vehicle means when they do fail their first test, it's typically minor stuff. With just 1.1 advisories per vehicle on average, the i20 MHEV is proving itself dependable in real-world use—verify full service history on any used example and you're looking at a solid small car prospect.

Generally reliable 11.2% above UK average
91.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,948
typical mileage
12,108–23,226 middle half
2.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.25
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai I20 Ultimate MHEV T Gdi Auto

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
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) 101 91.1% 0.25
Electric (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai I20 Ultimate MHEV T Gdi Auto 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.

12,108
low mileage
15,948
typical
23,226
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai I20 Ultimate MHEV T Gdi Auto vehicles fall between 12,108 and 23,226 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.25
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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