2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,277 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    334 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.1%
  2. Lights & electrics25.8%
  3. Suspension11.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  5. Tyres7.0%
  6. Steering3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Body & chassis3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.4%

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: 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 2010 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2010 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,277 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Hyundai i20?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

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