Hyundai Ix20 (2020)
2020 Hyundai Ix20
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2020 Hyundai Ix20. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Hyundai IX20 is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 93.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and the dangerous defect rate of just 4.1% is reassuringly low, placing it in the safer bracket for buyers. You're looking at a vehicle that keeps its promises on safety and baseline dependability.
These cars are running relatively light mileage for their age (median 15,742 miles), which partly explains the strong pass performance, but the real story is in the minor issues: at 0.26 failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle on average, owners encounter the occasional small fix rather than systemic problems. When you're shopping, prioritise a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection focused on the gearbox and cooling system—the areas where advisories typically cluster—and you'll likely have a straightforward ownership experience.
What to check before buying a 2020 Hyundai Ix20
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Hyundai Ix20 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.
Half of all 2020 Hyundai Ix20 vehicles fall between 9,942 and 22,819 miles.
2020 Hyundai Ix20 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 119 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Hyundai Ix20
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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24.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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11.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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9.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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6.4%
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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6%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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5.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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