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Hyundai i20 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Hyundai i20 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 449 for sale right now.
Our take on the Hyundai i20
A 2023 Hyundai i20 typically advertises at €19,850 and a 2018 one at €10,400, so it loses roughly 12% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 3%. At the NCT, the 2015–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.2 petrol is the most common engine (71% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Hyundai i20's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Hyundai i20 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €29,350 | 0k km | 21 |
| 2026 | €24,500 | 14k km | 97 |
| 2025 | €23,800 | 20k km | 34 |
| 2024 | €19,950 | 39k km | 78 |
| 2023 | €19,850 | 48k km | 38 |
| 2022 | €16,950 | 81k km | 16 |
| 2021 | €15,900 | 81k km | 23 |
| 2020 | €14,950 | 96k km | 10 |
| 2019 | €12,950 | 82k km | 18 |
| 2018 | €10,400 | 140k km | 15 |
| 2017 | €9,950 | 142k km | 21 |
| 2016 | €9,900 | 130k km | 19 |
| 2015 | €8,750 | 126k km | 18 |
| 2014 | €7,000 | 169k km | 10 |
| 2013 | €4,750 | 175k km | 15 |
| 2012 | €3,250 | 189k km | 7 |
Hyundai i20 NCT pass rate
How often Hyundai i20s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 87% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 80% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 74% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 69% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 60% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 66% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 43% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 37% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 38% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 40% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 36% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 32% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Hyundai i20 fails: safety equipment (3.7% of tests), lights & electrics (3% of tests), wheels & tyres (2.8% of tests), headlight aim (2.1% of tests).
Common Hyundai i20 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€200 | 223 |
| 1.0 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€180 | 84 |
| 1.4 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€180 | 5 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Hyundai i20
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Hyundai i20
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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