MOT reliability
Hyundai 120
11 vehicles · 124 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Hyundai 120 vehicles and 124 completed MOT tests, the Hyundai 120 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,931 miles.
11
Vehicles
124
MOT tests
5,502
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Hyundai 120 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Hyundai 120 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Brakes26%
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Other14%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Visibility6%
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Identification & plates5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure1%
Hyundai 120 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 90% |
| 5 | 10 | 80% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 10 | 90% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (1)
Most common Hyundai 120 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Hyundai 120 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
Hyundai 120 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 81,094 |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 43,883 |
| 2012 | 2 | 18 | 83% | 64,712 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 60,492 |
| 2009 | 4 | 64 | 78% | 52,094 |
Hyundai 120 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Hyundai 120 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Hyundai 120 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Hyundai 120 in our data has covered around
58,931 miles.
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