Diesel Hyundai Ix20: MOT pass rate
66.2% of diesel Hyundai Ix20s pass the MOT first time, measured across 3,643 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 78,223.
Diesel against the other Hyundai Ix20 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 78.3% | 25,387 |
| Diesel | 66.2% | 3,643 |
| All Hyundai Ix20 | 76.8% | 29,030 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Hyundai Ix20 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 78.3%, and this diesel version sits 10.6 points below the 76.8% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The diesel Hyundai Ix20 fails more often than the model average, so budget for the items that catch this fuel type and treat a fresh MOT as worth paying for. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Hyundai Ix20 had covered 78,223 miles at test, against 50,394 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
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 Ix20 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Hyundai Ix20 fuel types
- Petrol Hyundai Ix20 - 78.3%