Petrol Hyundai I20: MOT pass rate
79.1% of petrol Hyundai I20s pass the MOT first time, measured across 116,921 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 60,430.
Petrol against the other Hyundai I20 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 79.1% | 116,921 |
| Diesel | 70.5% | 5,761 |
| All Hyundai I20 | 78.7% | 122,701 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the Hyundai I20 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 79.1%, and this petrol version sits 0.4 points above the 78.7% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol Hyundai I20 had covered 60,430 miles at test, against 89,134 for the diesel. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Hyundai I20 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Hyundai I20 fuel types
- Diesel Hyundai I20 - 70.5%