2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel than on all cars registered in 2014.

• Track rod ends4.9× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  19% All 2014 cars

  3.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 13.3%, against 2% of all 2014 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.

• Braking performance3.1× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  11.9% All 2014 cars

  3.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.2%, against 1.4% of all 2014 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.

• Ball joint dust cover3.8× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  6.8% All 2014 cars

  1.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.8%, against 0.8% of all 2014 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.

• Handbrake performance9.8× usual
  Hyundai IX20

  4.9% All 2014 cars

  0.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 0.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£300 our estimate

  At the viewing: Pull the handbrake on a slope. It should hold the car within a few clicks.

Common 2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  39% 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
  33% 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.

• 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.

• Lights and electrics
  26% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  9% 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
  4% 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 2014 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 4.9× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 3.1× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the ball joint dust cover? (Flagged at MOT 3.8× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?