Hyundai IX20 pass rate by year
Year is the year the car was first registered. Years with fewer than 100 tests are left out.
| Year | Tests | Passed | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 492 | 172 | 35% | |
| 2012 | 608 | 243 | 40% | |
| 2013 | 443 | 208 | 47% | |
| 2014 | 476 | 239 | 50.2% | |
| 2015 | 539 | 243 | 45.1% | |
| 2017 | 565 | 396 | 70.1% | |
| 2019 | 225 | 186 | 82.7% |
What the Hyundai IX20 fails on
Share of Hyundai IX20 tests with at least one defect in each category, compared with all cars. One car can fail on several categories.
| Category | IX20 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting and electrical | 21.5% | 17.6% |
| Steering and suspension | 18.5% | 18.5% |
| Side slip (wheel alignment) test | 16.7% | 15.2% |
| Brake performance test | 13.4% | 11.7% |
| Headlight aim test | 10.4% | 9.3% |
| Wheels and tyres | 7.6% | 12.8% |
Most of these are cheap to check before the test: bulbs and headlight aim, tyre tread and pressures, wiper blades, and warning lights. See the pre-NCT checklist and what each category means.
Other Hyundai models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i30 | 20,403 | 43.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 18,968 | 69.4% |
| Hyundai IX35 | 13,358 | 38.3% |
| Hyundai i20 | 11,277 | 57.1% |
| Hyundai i40 | 9,527 | 41.5% |
| Hyundai i10 | 8,046 | 58.7% |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 5,342 | 36.4% |
| Hyundai Kona | 5,203 | 74.1% |
All Hyundai models · all makes
Cars with a similar pass rate
Models from other makes that scored closest to the Hyundai IX20 (51.1%) in 2025:
Top of the table: Toyota C-HR (80%). Bottom: Peugeot 207 (32.5%). See the best and worst cars and pass rate by car age.
Book the NCT for your IX20
The fee is €60 at every centre and the make of car does not change where you can test. The busiest centres, and every county:
Other makes
NCT cost
€60 full test, €40 retest, free visual retest.
How to book
ncts.ie, phone and the priority list.
Retest rules
Book within 21 days, finish within 30.
How often
At 4 years, every 2 years, then yearly from 10.
What to bring
Documents and quick checks before the test.
NCT waiting times
Days to the next free test, by centre.
Hyundai IX20 NCT questions
What is the NCT pass rate for the Hyundai IX20?
In 2025, 51.1% of Hyundai IX20 cars passed the NCT at the first attempt (1,774 of 3,473 initial tests), 1.8 points better than the average for all cars of 49.3%.
Which year of Hyundai IX20 does best at the NCT?
Among years with at least 300 tests, 2017 cars did best (70.1%) and 2011 cars did worst (35%). Newer cars almost always pass more often, so compare against cars of the same age.
What does the Hyundai IX20 fail the NCT on most?
The fail categories recorded most often for the Hyundai IX20 were lighting and electrical (21.5% of tests), steering and suspension (18.5% of tests), side slip (wheel alignment) test (16.7% of tests). One car can fail on several items.
Do these figures include retests?
No. The RSA make and model data covers initial tests only; retests are not included.
Source: RSA 2025 Make and Model Data, initial NCT tests only. The RSA notes the figures do not account for mileage, maintenance or service history, and small groups are excluded for data protection. Reviewed 2 October 2026.