2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

23,289 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,289 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    640 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    553 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  9. Washers: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  3. Tyres5.4%
  4. Lights & electrics3.8%
  5. Steering0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%

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 2017 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2017 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,289 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).