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2015 Hyundai IX20 diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the diesel Hyundai IX20 first registered in 2015 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 1,011 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,011MOTs of 2015 diesel cars, done in 2023–2025
70%pass first time (all 2015 cars: 74%)
6,600typical miles a year
2.1×the usual rate for track rod ends

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2015 Hyundai IX20 diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2015 Hyundai IX20 diesel than on all cars registered in 2015.

  • Track rod ends2.1× usual
    Hyundai IX20
    6.1% All 2015 cars
    2.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 1.4% of all 2015 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 performance2.1× usual
    Hyundai IX20
    6.2% All 2015 cars
    3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2%, against 1.1% of all 2015 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 2015 Hyundai IX20 diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2015 Hyundai IX20 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    34% 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.

  • 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
    17% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Suspension
    15% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    7% 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
    3% 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 2015 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 2.1× as often on the 2015 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
  2. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2015 Hyundai IX20 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
  3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Hyundai IX20 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2020365Tyres 14%
20194,510Tyres 20%
20186,396Tyres 25%
201711,647Tyres 27%
201610,860Tyres 27%
201410,280Brakes 33%
201310,052Brakes 37%
201210,539Suspension 41%
201110,641Suspension 42%
20101,008Suspension 42%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Hyundai IX20 cars first registered in 2015. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score