2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,954 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,954 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Daytime running lamps: not working4.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    392 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    251 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Tyres3.5%
  5. Steering1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

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: 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 2019 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2019 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,954 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).