2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

20,052 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,052 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    488 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.6%
  2. Suspension13.2%
  3. Brakes11.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  5. Tyres7.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%

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 2013 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2013 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,052 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Hyundai i10?

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

Is the 2013 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).