Hyundai ix20 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Hyundai ix20 is a mpv / people carrier. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 82 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 384 of 442, and 29.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is track rod end (5.1% of tests).
Ranked 384 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 16 of 20 people carriers
In 2024, 29,007 Hyundai ix20s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 29.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Hyundai ix20 is 22% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
29.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,700
Typical age at test: 9 years
Hyundai ix20 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Hyundai ix20 MOT faults
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working4.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2% of tests
- Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.9% of tests
What the Hyundai ix20 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 12.5% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Brakes | 11.5% | ▲ 2.3× as often |
| Steering | 5.7% | ▲ 3.9× as often |
| Suspension | 5.5% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Tyres | 4.9% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Visibility | 4.1% | About average |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | ▼ 48% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.9% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 29% less often |
What MPG does the Hyundai ix20 do?
Official economy for the Hyundai ix20 ranges from 40.9 to 67.3mpg across the 18 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2019). A typical petrol version manages 47.1mpg and a typical diesel 64.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Hyundai ix20 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Hyundai ix20 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £275 a year.
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Official figures for 18 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2019.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
40.9–67.3 mpg
CO2
110–159 g/km
Power
124 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ix20 1.6l124 PS · A6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| ix20 1.6l124 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| ix20 1.6lM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 159g | £200 |
| ix20 1.6l CRDi Blue DriveM6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 115g | £200 |
| ix20 1.4l Blue DriveM5 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 130g | £200 |
| ix20 1.4l CRDiM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| ix20 1.6l CRDi with ISGM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 117g | £35 |
| ix20 1.4l CRDi Blue DriveM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 110g | £20 |
| ix20 1.4l DOHCM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 140g | £200 |
| ix20 1.6l DOHCA4 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 154g | £275 |
| ix20 1.6l CRDi with ISGManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 117g | £35 |
| ix20 1.4l CRDiManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| ix20 1.4l DOHCManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 140g | £200 |
| ix20 1.6l DOHCAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 154g | £275 |
| ix20 1.4l CRDi with ISGManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 114g | £35 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 18 versions.
What a Hyundai ix20 costs to fuel
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Hyundai ix20 reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Hyundai ix20 is 22% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 82 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Hyundai ix20?
The most common MOT fault is “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, found in 5.1% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Hyundai ix20 do?
Official economy for the Hyundai ix20 ranges from 40.9 to 67.3mpg across the 18 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2019). A typical petrol version manages 47.1mpg and a typical diesel 64.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Hyundai ix20?
Any Hyundai ix20 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Hyundai ix20 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £275 a year.
›How many Hyundai ix20s fail their MOT?
29.5% of Hyundai ix20s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Hyundai ix20 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.