HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT T-GDI MOT Pass Rate
91.8% of 1,052 HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT T-GDI MOT tests pass.
The I20 ELEMENT T-GDI passes its MOT 91.8% of the time — well above the average across all HYUNDAI models, which sits at 78.7%.
The HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT T-GDI passes its MOT 91.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.4% at 0–3 years to 84.8% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.4% | 854 | 22,004 miles |
| 3–6 years | 84.8% | 198 | 22,338 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT T-GDI
The most common reason the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT T-GDI fails its MOT is visibility — present in 78.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "does not clear the windscreen effectively ".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 78.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.8% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.4% | not working |
| Brakes | 8.9% | incorrectly mounted |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 1.4% | play so excessive that directional control is impaired |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | badly distorted |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 77.7% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 77.4% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 84.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 70.7% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 70.9% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.3% pass rate