2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

20,869 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,869 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Daytime running lamps: not working4.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    534 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    412 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Tyres4.4%
  5. Steering0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: daytime running lamps: 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 2018 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2018 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,869 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were daytime running lamps: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).