Hyundai 130 classic vs Hyundai I20: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai 130 classic
61%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Hyundai I20
80%
MOT pass rate · 135,974 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai 130 classic (61%) and Hyundai I20 (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai 130 classic | Hyundai I20 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 61% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 39% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 214,624 mi | 69,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 135,974 |
Most common faults
Hyundai 130 classic
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Hyundai I20
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Hyundai 130 classic (61%) and Hyundai I20 (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Hyundai 130 classic report Full Hyundai I20 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.