The NCT record
Hyundai i20
Supermini. Measured from 53,501 NCT tests in Ireland.
Reliability · measured from test data
Reliability: Above average
More reliable than most cars its age. A good choice.
NCT pass rate: 56% (About average for its age)
56 in 100 pass the NCT first time at ten years old. Mechanical faults: 0.76× the average car of the same age.
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How it holds up with age
More than half still pass first time up to 10 years old — a 2016 or newer is the oldest we would suggest.
| Year | Age | Passes first time | Average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 85% | 82% |
| 2021 | 5 | 80% | 76% |
| 2020 | 6 | 81% | 75% |
| 2019 | 7 | 72% | 67% |
| 2018 | 8 | 71% | 64% |
| 2017 | 9 | 60% | 57% |
| 2016 | 10 | 56% | 53% |
| 2015 | 11 | 48% | 50% |
| 2014 | 12 | 45% | 46% |
| 2013 | 13 | 45% | 42% |
| 2012 | 14 | 43% | 38% |
| 2011 | 15 | 40% | 36% |
| 2010 | 16 | 36% | 35% |
What tends to fail on it
Brake performance
braking imbalance side to side, sticking calipers, fluid condition
€100–400 for pads, or a seized caliper — up to €680 at worst.
Braking equipment
pad and disc wear, corroded brake lines, handbrake travel
€100–400 for pads and discs — up to €680 at worst.
Headlight aim
headlight aim and clouded or moisture-filled lenses
€20–60 for adjustment, or a new unit — up to €400 at worst.
Lighting & electrical
every bulb, indicator, battery condition, corroded connectors
€10–250 for bulbs, or a battery — up to €400 at worst.
What the repairs cost
€45–80 in NCT-related repairs is typical for a car this age. It is a figure for comparing models, not a quote.
Irish garage prices for the common jobs are on the repair costs page.
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Other supermini options
- AToyota Yaris(Well above average)
- CFord Fiesta(About average)
- CVolkswagen Polo(About average)
- BNissan Micra(Above average)
- COpel Corsa(About average)
- DRenault Clio(Below average)
Other Hyundai models
- DHyundai i30(Below average)
- DHyundai Tucson(Below average)
- DHyundai IX35(Below average)
- EHyundai Santa Fe(Well below average)
- DHyundai i40(Below average)
- CHyundai i10(About average)
See every model we have measured
Where these figures come from
Test and failure figures: National Car Test statistics published by the Road Safety Authority and the National Car Testing Service, 12.5 million tests, 2015 and 2017–2025. Repair prices: Irish garage quotes and The AA Ireland servicing guides, reviewed September 2026 — see our repair cost guide. Motor tax bands: motortax.ie.
Based on published NCT results and typical Irish repair prices for this model and age. It reflects the condition of cars presented for test, not manufacturer build quality, and cannot tell you about a specific vehicle's history. Repair figures are estimates, not quotes.