Hyundai i10: what fails at MOT
277,000 MOT tests on the Hyundai i10 in 2024, counted. 26.6% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
26.6% of Hyundai i10 tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 25.5%, so the i10 is about average for its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (8% of tests), brakes (6.2% of tests) and wipers, washers and windscreen (5% of tests). It fails on brakes and wipers, washers and windscreen more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,815 | 16.0% | 10.9% | 14,700 9,200 to 22,400 |
| 2020 | 8,435 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 16,900 10,900 to 25,300 |
| 2019 | 22,531 | 16.7% | 13.4% | 24,000 15,500 to 34,700 |
| 2018 | 25,776 | 17.9% | 15.6% | 29,300 19,100 to 41,500 |
| 2017 | 27,488 | 17.8% | 18.2% | 35,400 23,000 to 49,600 |
| 2016 | 25,609 | 19.8% | 21.3% | 37,800 25,100 to 53,900 |
| 2015 | 25,570 | 22.9% | 24.4% | 44,200 29,700 to 61,200 |
| 2014 | 26,347 | 28.6% | 27.7% | 48,800 33,400 to 66,500 |
| 2013 | 20,701 | 35.7% | 30.6% | 49,600 33,600 to 68,100 |
| 2012 | 20,386 | 37.0% | 33.4% | 55,200 38,200 to 75,000 |
| 2011 | 17,589 | 35.3% | 36.1% | 59,700 41,600 to 80,600 |
| 2010 | 20,126 | 36.6% | 38.6% | 63,800 44,000 to 85,000 |
| 2009 | 19,530 | 40.8% | 39.8% | 65,800 45,900 to 88,600 |
| 2008 | 5,875 | 45.9% | 41.5% | 71,400 51,500 to 91,700 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Hyundai i10 tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | i10 | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Brakes More than most | 6.2% | 4.0% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen More than most | 5.0% | 2.8% |
| Tyres | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Suspension Less than most | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Steering | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Body and structure Less than most | 0.6% | 1.9% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre2.9%
- Wipers2.8%
- Brake light2.6%
- Side light2.3%
- Washers2.2%
- Footbrake1.7%
- Brake pads1.6%
- Headlamp aim1.6%
- Tyre tread1.5%
- Brake test1.4%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
- Brake light: not working2.2%
- Side light: not working2.2%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
- Brake test: efficiency below requirements1.2%
- Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
- Footbrake: excessively binding1.0%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.0%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.5%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened7.9%
- Brake pads: wearing thin5.3%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material4.5%
- Coil spring: corroded3.1%
- Footbrake: binding but not excessively2.8%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive2.0%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.