2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,606 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,606 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    194 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    152 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Brakes26.3%
  3. Suspension22.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Steering4.3%
  8. Body & chassis3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened21.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2008 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,606 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).