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Used alternators vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Both years fall within the first-generation i20 (2008–2015), so there is a reasonable chance the alternator will interchange, but the key detail is the engine code, not the year — match that first from your V5 or a VIN check. The i20 received a facelift in 2012, which can bring minor ancillary and mounting changes, so if your donor car is from a different side of that 2012 boundary, confirm the exact fit with the breaker against your registration before buying.
The first-generation i20 ran from 2008 to 2015 and the second generation from 2015 onwards, and these are distinct platforms with different engines, so the alternators are very unlikely to cross over. Engine codes between the two generations differ even where the displacement looks the same on paper, so treat them as separate parts entirely and give the breaker both registrations to compare.
Trim level — whether that is SE, Premium, Blue, or any other badge — makes no difference to alternator fitment on the i20; the alternator is driven by the engine, not the specification of the interior or equipment pack. What does matter is the engine code, fuel type, and whether the car has a manual or automatic gearbox, so lead with those details when contacting a breaker rather than the trim name.
Different engine displacements typically use different alternators even within the same model range, so a 1.2 and a 1.4 unit are not straightforward swaps. The safest approach is to identify the exact engine code on your V5 and ask the breaker to match that code specifically, as output ratings and mounting points can differ between the two engines.
Petrol and diesel engines in the i20 use different alternators — the mounting arrangements, output ratings, and ancillary drive setups are not designed to cross between fuel types. Always tell the breaker your fuel type alongside the engine code so they can pull the correct unit from their stock.
On most i20 models a replacement alternator is a straight mechanical swap without electronic pairing, but whether your specific car requires any ECU or immobiliser interaction after fitting is something you should confirm with the breaker or a trusted auto electrician against your exact registration, as this can vary and is not something to assume either way.