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Hyundai Estate vs Hyundai I20: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Hyundai Estate
77%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Hyundai I20
80%
MOT pass rate · 135,974 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai Estate (77%) 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 Estate Hyundai I20
MOT pass rate 77% 80% ✓
MOT failure rate 23% 20% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.3 ✓ 1.6
Dangerous-fault share 3% 3%
Average mileage 93,502 mi 69,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 135,974

Most common faults

Hyundai Estate

  1. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear All suspension components corrded
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Hyundai I20

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Hyundai Estate (77%) and Hyundai I20 (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Hyundai Estate 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.