Car statistics
How many Hyundai ix20s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 28,754 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 27,478 Hyundai ix20s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 383 declared off the road (SORN). That is 4.2% fewer than the peak of 28,695 in 2021.
Numbers peaked in 2021 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 389 |
| 2011 | 3,925 |
| 2012 | 7,744 |
| 2013 | 11,544 |
| 2014 | 14,791 |
| 2015 | 17,911 |
| 2016 | 21,506 |
| 2017 | 25,104 |
| 2018 | 26,978 |
| 2019 | 28,508 |
| 2020 | 28,361 |
| 2021 | 28,695 |
| 2022 | 28,436 |
| 2023 | 28,207 |
| 2024 | 27,901 |
| 2025 | 27,632 |
| 2026 | 27,478 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 69.2% of Hyundai ix20 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Hyundai ix20s tested pass 71.6% of the time, so the Hyundai ix20 does worse than average for its age, by 2.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 70.5%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Hyundai ix20 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 88.3% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 77.6% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 57.7% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 51.7% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Hyundai ix20 fails its MOT, appearing on 44.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.7% of Hyundai ix20 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.3% |
| Brakes | 37.5% |
| Steering | 19.6% |
| Suspension | 19.3% |
| Tyres | 14.8% |
| Visibility | 13.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Hyundai ix20 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, on 17.1% of 8,857 failed tests. 50.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 17.1% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.9% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 16.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.8% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 9.2% |
| Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side Brakes | 9.0% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 6.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 5.6% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 15.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 10.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.4% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play Steering | 3.8% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 3.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.4% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 3.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 3.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
9 years of the Hyundai ix20, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (88.1% passed first time) and the 2013 cars worst (56.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | – | 3,504 | 54.5% |
| 2012 | – | 3,537 | 55.6% |
| 2013 | – | 3,430 | 56.1% |
| 2014 | 3,765 | 3,555 | 63.3% |
| 2015 | 3,475 | 3,402 | 72.5% |
| 2016 | 3,814 | 3,785 | 77.0% |
| 2017 | 4,072 | 4,076 | 83.1% |
| 2018 | 2,278 | 2,229 | 88.1% |
| 2019 | 1,573 | 1,556 | 89.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Hyundai ix20 covers 5,201 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 4,959 |
| 8–10 years | 5,215 |
| 11–14 years | 5,256 |
| 15–19 years | 5,381 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Hyundai ix20s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 3,995 in 2017. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 408 |
| ’11 | 3,981 |
| ’12 | 3,782 |
| ’13 | 3,518 |
| ’14 | 3,585 |
| ’15 | 3,396 |
| ’16 | 3,761 |
| ’17 | 3,995 |
| ’18 | 2,187 |
| ’19 | 1,519 |
| ’20 | 124 |
| ’21 | 4 |
| ’22 | 1 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 2 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 29,207 Hyundai ix20s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.2% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 44.8% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 49.0% in 2014 to 55.2%. Diesels made up 18.6% of those licensed in 2014 and 12.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 16,112 licensed | 55.2% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 13,094 licensed | 44.8% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 13,326 | 45.6% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 12,229 | 41.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 2,782 | 9.5% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 862 | 3.0% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| 2015 | 49.8% | 50.2% |
| 2016 | 50.3% | 49.7% |
| 2017 | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| 2018 | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| 2019 | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| 2020 | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| 2021 | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| 2022 | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| 2023 | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| 2024 | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| 2025 | 55.2% | 44.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| 2015 | 82.9% | 17.1% |
| 2016 | 83.6% | 16.4% |
| 2017 | 85.0% | 15.0% |
| 2018 | 86.1% | 13.9% |
| 2019 | 86.9% | 13.1% |
| 2020 | 86.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | 86.9% | 13.1% |
| 2022 | 87.0% | 13.0% |
| 2023 | 87.1% | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 87.4% | 12.6% |
| 2025 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Hyundai ix20 from 2011 to 2019. On the WLTP test (listings 2019), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 34.4 to 37.2 mpg, with CO2 of 172 to 187 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2011 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 40.9 to 67.3 mpg, with CO2 of 110 to 159 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 34.4–37.2 | 172–187 | 2019 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 47.1–50.4 | 130–140 | 2011–2017 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 5 |
| 1.6 petrol | 40.9–43.5 | 149–159 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 4 |
| 1.4 diesel | 62.8–67.3 | 110–119 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 5 |
| 1.6 diesel | 64.2 | 115–117 | 2012–2017 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 3 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Hyundai ix20, launched on 31 October 2012.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Hyundai ix20. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai ix20 | 27,478 | −1.3% | 383 | 202 | Petrol |
| Hyundai i10 | 274,746 | +2.1% | 5,271 | 24 | Petrol |
| Hyundai Tucson | 248,480 | +9.9% | 3,280 | 29 | Petrol |
| Hyundai i20 | 152,692 | +3.4% | 3,062 | 54 | Petrol |
| Hyundai Kona | 114,743 | +20.7% | 524 | 83 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 27,861 ix20 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 28,754 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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