2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel than on all cars registered in 2013.

• Track rod ends4.6× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  19.8% All 2013 cars

  4.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 12.7%, against 2.2% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Number plate lights2.4× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  13.3% All 2013 cars

  5.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4%, against 1.7% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

• Ball joint dust cover4.5× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  9.5% All 2013 cars

  2.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 0.9% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Braking performance2.5× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  10.6% All 2013 cars

  4.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 1.6% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

Common 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  42% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  41% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  33% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Tyres
  32% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  8% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  5% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 4.6× as often on the 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the number plate lights? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the ball joint dust cover? (Flagged at MOT 4.5× as often on the 2013 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?