2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

21,699 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,699 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    602 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    586 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.9%
  2. Tyres6.2%
  3. Lights & electrics5.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2016 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,699 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).