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How reliable is the Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92.1% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,901 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92.1%.

First-time inspection pass rate92.1%
Dangerous defect rate
1.2%
Retest rate
8%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
35,078 km
Age 5
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen10.1%
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen0.8%
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen0.6%
A tyre seriously damaged0.6%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.5%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(3.7%)
Front Offside(3.3%)
Offside(3.1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi reliability by year

How the Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202192.1%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi as a model. The reliability of any individual Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (10.1% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (0.8% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (0.6% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.6% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.5% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi?

For a typical Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 35,078 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Hyundai I20 Element T-Gdi before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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