Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Hyundai i10 passed 73.8% of its first MOT tests, from 236,690 tests in Great Britain. That is 2.4 points above the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Hyundai i10 MOT failures
The area that failed most often was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 10.2% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 10.2% vs 11.3%
- Brakes 8.0% vs 6.8%
- Visibility 6.2% vs 4.8%
- Tyres 5.9% vs 6.3%
- Suspension 4.5% vs 8.9%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 1.5% vs 3.1%
- Steering 0.9% vs 1.8%
- Body, chassis, structure 0.7% vs 3.4%
- Wipers 3.5% vs 2.2%
- Stop lamp 3.3% vs 2.2%
- Tyres: condition 3.3% vs 3.7%
- Position lamp 3.0% vs 2.8%
- Washers 2.8% vs 2.5%
- Tread depth 2.0% vs 2.6%
- Service brake performance 2.0% vs 1.5%
- Headlamp aim 2.0% vs 3.3%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 3.5% |
| Position lamp: Not working | 3.0% |
| Stop lamp: Not working | 2.8% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 1.9% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 1.8% |
| Washers: Provides insufficient washer liquid | 1.7% |
| Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 1.4% |
| Rbt (sp): Efficiency below requirements | 1.4% |
| Tyres: condition: Has ply or cords exposed | 1.2% |
| Rigid brake pipes: Excessively corroded | 1.2% |
Hyundai i10 pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 84.9% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 57.1% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 84.9% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 79.1% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 65.1% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 57.1% vs 71.4%
Most common Hyundai i10 advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 15.7%
- Brake discs 12.3%
- Tyres: condition 11.1%
- Brake pads 7.1%
- Rigid brake pipes 6.2%
- Vehicle 4.5%
- Service brake performance 4.3%
- Coil spring 4.0%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai i10?
In 2023, 73.8% of Hyundai i10 MOT tests were passed first time, from 236,690 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Hyundai i10?
The most common failure area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, which caused 10.2% of tests to fail. Next came brakes (8.0%) and visibility (6.2%).
Is the Hyundai i10 reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 73.8% is 2.4 points above the average and ranks 37 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Hyundai i10's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.