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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai I10. Check any I10 by registration number below.

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76.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.1%

vs Hyundai Avg

17

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Hyundai I10 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai I10 has an average MOT pass rate of 76.6%, which is 11.1 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your I10 on the road.

The most common reasons a Hyundai I10 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your I10 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the I10 is around 28,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used I10, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Hyundai I10, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai I10 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 58 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%

2021

Based on 229 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

12.9%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

2020

Based on 3,884 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2019

Based on 43,035 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2018

Based on 49,793 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

12.4%

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2017

Based on 55,342 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2016

Based on 51,134 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

14.7%

2015

Based on 51,858 vehicles

83.5%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

16.5%

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2014

Based on 53,714 vehicles

79.2%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

21.1%

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2013

Based on 47,875 vehicles

74.6%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

25.7%

Mileage at 10yr

79k mi

2012

Based on 47,178 vehicles

72.7%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

26.9%

Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

2011

Based on 40,326 vehicles

73.9%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2010

Based on 44,614 vehicles

71.3%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

27.9%

2009

Based on 45,418 vehicles

68.9%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

29.6%

2008

Based on 11,286 vehicles

63.4%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

34.1%

2007

Based on 42,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

Mileage at 10yr

55k mi

0

Based on 282,023 vehicles

83.2%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai I10

The most common reasons a Hyundai I10 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.1%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.6%
3

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.5%
4

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.3%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.1%

Typical Mileage — Hyundai I10

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2007 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used I10.

At 3 Years

16,000

miles

At 5 Years

28,000

miles

At 10 Years

55,000

miles

Hyundai I10 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai I10 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai I10?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai I10 is 76.6% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai I10?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai I10 are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.1%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.6%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai I10 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 76.6%, the Hyundai I10 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai I10?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai I10?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai I10: 30,161 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used I10 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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