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Hyundai I20 vs Hyundai Ix35 se crdi: reliability comparison

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

Hyundai I20
80%
MOT pass rate · 135,974 vehicles
Hyundai Ix35 se crdi
89%
MOT pass rate · 1,674 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai Ix35 se crdi is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 80%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Hyundai I20 Hyundai Ix35 se crdi
MOT pass rate 80% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 20% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 69,554 mi 111,758 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 135,974 1,674

Most common faults

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))

Hyundai Ix35 se crdi

  1. TPMS WARNING LIGHT IS ON
  2. TPMS LIGHT ON
  3. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai Ix35 se crdi is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 80%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Hyundai I20 report Full Hyundai Ix35 se crdi 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.