Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Hyundai Ix20?

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 2018 Hyundai Ix20?

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 2018 Hyundai Ix20?

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 2018 Hyundai Ix20 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,168 vehicles, the 2018 Hyundai Ix20 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Ix20?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Hyundai Ix20 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (24.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Hyundai Ix20?

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 Ix20 (2018)

2,168 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Hyundai Ix20

CarHunch analysed 2,168 real MOT records for the 2018 Hyundai Ix20. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Hyundai ix20 is a genuinely reliable proposition, passing MOT on the first attempt 91.7% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 12% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Petrol variants (the only option here) maintain that same strong 91.7% pass rate across the board.

At a median mileage of just 21,423 miles for a six-year-old car, these are relatively lightly-used examples, which explains why they're racking up only 0.55 failures per vehicle on average. The 3.5 advisories per test are typical wear-and-tear observations rather than red flags, so a pre-purchase inspection should focus on routine maintenance history rather than structural concerns.

The 2018 Hyundai Ix20 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 5.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–30k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,168 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,168 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 22.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 11.1%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Hyundai Ix20

Based on MOT data from 2,168 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	2,129	91.7%	0.54

Colour Breakdown

Based on 29,910 Hyundai Ix20 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 25.9%

7,748

Blue 24.1%

7,199

Grey 18.9%

5,664

Silver 12.8%

3,821

Red 9.4%

2,822

Black 8.8%

2,638

Green 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Hyundai Ix20 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.

21,423

typical

14,525

low mileage

30,254

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Hyundai Ix20 vehicles fall between 14,525 and 30,254 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,525 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.

✓ 14,525–30,254 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Hyundai Ix20s sit.

⚠ Over 40,842 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Hyundai Ix20 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Hyundai Ix20s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 2,120 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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