Is the Hyundai i10 reliable?
The Hyundai i10 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.1%, from 728,288 tests on cars dating from 2008 to 2022. All cars together manage 71.7%. Once age is allowed for, the i10 is about average: within 1.2 points of a typical car tested at the same age. The cleanest measure of build quality is the first test at three years old, where the i10 scores 84.7% against 87.9% for all cars. When a i10 does fail, wipers not clearing the screen is the item recorded most often.
Why Hyundai i10s fail the MOT
The i10's failures cluster around visibility and lights: wipers not clearing the screen on 14.4% of fails, a brake light not working on 9.2%. Percentages can add to more than 100 because one failed test often records several defects.
An empty washer bottle fails the test. It sounds trivial because it is, and it still accounts for thousands of failures a year.
Warning signs on the certificate
These are the advisories most often recorded on a Hyundai i10: items that passed on the day but were wearing. Tyre tread below the legal minimum is noted on 14.2% of all tests. If one of these is on a car's last certificate, it is the next repair. The advisory conversion table shows which of these are worth acting on first.
Pass rate by year of first use
The oldest i10s on the road, from 2008, pass 56% of the time; the 2022 cars pass 84%. Read the table as an age curve first and a quality ranking second.
| First used | Pass rate | Tests | Miles a year | First MOT pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i10 2022 | 84% | 9,001 | 5,696 | 83.9% |
| Hyundai i10 2021 | 84.2% | 16,340 | 5,509 | 82.8% |
| Hyundai i10 2020 | 87.8% | 19,052 | 4,859 | 88% |
| Hyundai i10 2019 | 83.4% | 53,709 | 5,240 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2018 | 82.1% | 62,389 | 5,259 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2017 | 82.3% | 70,217 | 5,369 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2016 | 80.1% | 65,390 | 5,148 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2015 | 77.1% | 66,036 | 5,196 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2014 | 71.9% | 68,109 | 5,137 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2013 | 64.8% | 60,927 | 4,796 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2012 | 63.8% | 59,860 | 4,812 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2011 | 64.9% | 50,810 | 4,810 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2010 | 63.6% | 55,929 | 4,688 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2009 | 60% | 56,582 | 4,520 | – |
| Hyundai i10 2008 | 56% | 13,937 | 4,545 | – |
How mileage changes the i10's odds
Take the 2017 i10, the year with the most tests: cars with under 40,000 miles on the clock pass 85.6% of the time, and that falls to 63.5% over 100,000. A 22-point drop across the mileage range is a bigger effect than the difference between most makes.
| Mileage at test (2017 cars) | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 85.6% | 42,102 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 79.8% | 18,924 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 74.5% | 6,857 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 70.3% | 1,792 |
| Over 100,000 | 63.5% | 540 |
Hyundai stablemates and rivals
The average Hyundai passes 73.5% of tests, so the i10 is typical of the make. Within the family, see Hyundai Tucson reliability (82.7%), how the i20 does (72.9%), Hyundai i30 reliability (65.1%) and Kona common problems (87.2%), or every Hyundai model compared. For a cross-make comparison, the Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota Aygo have similar test volumes and their own pages. The reliability index for all makes and models puts them side by side, and the UK pass rates by age and fuel give the baseline.
Each i10 year in detail
Each year opens to show its own failure list and pass rate by mileage.
Hyundai i10 2022 84% pass 9,001 tests83.9% at first MOT
On a 2022 Hyundai i10, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 41.6% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 9.7%.
2022 cars pass 84.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 75% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.4% | 8,704 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 74.9% | 255 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 68.8% | 32 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 50% | 6 |
| Over 100,000 | 75% | 4 |
Hyundai i10 2021 84.2% pass 16,340 tests82.8% at first MOT
On a 2021 Hyundai i10, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 32.3% of failed tests, with tyre not functioning as intended next at 9.5%.
2021 cars pass 84.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 73.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.5% | 15,307 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 79.6% | 908 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 70.8% | 96 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 92.9% | 14 |
| Over 100,000 | 73.3% | 15 |
Hyundai i10 2020 87.8% pass 19,052 tests88% at first MOT
On a 2020 Hyundai i10, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 30.7% of failed tests, with daytime running lamps not working next at 12.8%.
2020 cars pass 88.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 82.4% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 88.4% | 17,719 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 81.4% | 1,133 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 75.7% | 152 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 71% | 31 |
| Over 100,000 | 82.4% | 17 |
Hyundai i10 2019 83.4% pass 53,709 tests
On a 2019 Hyundai i10, daytime running lamps not working appears on 26.3% of failed tests, with wipers not clearing the screen next at 21.9%.
2019 cars pass 85% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 54.7% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 85% | 44,386 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 76.9% | 7,628 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 70.9% | 1,343 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 67.8% | 264 |
| Over 100,000 | 54.7% | 86 |
Hyundai i10 2018 82.1% pass 62,389 tests
On a 2018 Hyundai i10, daytime running lamps not working appears on 22.8% of failed tests, with wipers not clearing the screen next at 19%.
2018 cars pass 84.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 67.4% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.7% | 45,542 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 76.7% | 12,570 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 71.2% | 3,216 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 67.9% | 785 |
| Over 100,000 | 67.4% | 276 |
Hyundai i10 2017 82.3% pass 70,217 tests
On a 2017 Hyundai i10, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 17.8% of failed tests, with brake pads worn below 1.5mm next at 12.7%.
2017 cars pass 85.6% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 63.5% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 85.6% | 42,102 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 79.8% | 18,924 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 74.5% | 6,857 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 70.3% | 1,792 |
| Over 100,000 | 63.5% | 540 |
Hyundai i10 2016 80.1% pass 65,390 tests
On a 2016 Hyundai i10, wipers not clearing the screen appears on 14.1% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 13%.
2016 cars pass 84.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 62.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 84.5% | 35,437 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 77.4% | 17,908 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 72.8% | 8,215 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 69.4% | 2,819 |
| Over 100,000 | 62.9% | 1,007 |
Hyundai i10 2015 77.1% pass 66,036 tests
On a 2015 Hyundai i10, a brake light not working appears on 15% of failed tests, with wipers not clearing the screen next at 11.7%.
2015 cars pass 82.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 63.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 82.5% | 29,054 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 76.2% | 19,875 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 70.8% | 11,126 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 66.8% | 4,229 |
| Over 100,000 | 63.9% | 1,749 |
Hyundai i10 2014 71.9% pass 68,109 tests
On a 2014 Hyundai i10, a brake light not working appears on 14.7% of failed tests, with wipers not clearing the screen next at 11.7%.
2014 cars pass 79.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 58.4% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 79.5% | 24,768 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 71.8% | 20,968 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 65.6% | 13,793 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 61.6% | 5,941 |
| Over 100,000 | 58.4% | 2,634 |
Hyundai i10 2013 64.8% pass 60,927 tests
On a 2013 Hyundai i10, a sidelight not working appears on 22.1% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 15.9%.
2013 cars pass 74.9% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 52.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 74.9% | 21,547 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 62.9% | 18,352 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 57.6% | 12,278 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 54.3% | 5,696 |
| Over 100,000 | 52.9% | 3,053 |
Hyundai i10 2012 63.8% pass 59,860 tests
On a 2012 Hyundai i10, a sidelight not working appears on 19.6% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 14.5%.
2012 cars pass 74.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 52.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 74.7% | 17,214 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 64.2% | 17,635 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 58.1% | 13,333 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 54.4% | 7,313 |
| Over 100,000 | 52.3% | 4,361 |
Hyundai i10 2011 64.9% pass 50,810 tests
On a 2011 Hyundai i10, a sidelight not working appears on 17.1% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 12.5%.
2011 cars pass 76.8% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 51.4% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 76.8% | 11,907 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 68.2% | 14,081 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 60.8% | 12,159 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 55.9% | 7,542 |
| Over 100,000 | 51.4% | 5,118 |
Hyundai i10 2010 63.6% pass 55,929 tests
On a 2010 Hyundai i10, a sidelight not working appears on 15.5% of failed tests, with parking brake efficiency below the limit next at 12.3%.
2010 cars pass 76.1% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 50.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 76.1% | 11,819 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 67.5% | 14,010 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 60.9% | 13,972 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 55.9% | 9,194 |
| Over 100,000 | 50.3% | 6,932 |
Hyundai i10 2009 60% pass 56,582 tests
On a 2009 Hyundai i10, a sidelight not working appears on 19% of failed tests, with a brake light not working next at 12.4%.
2009 cars pass 73.6% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 49.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 73.6% | 11,086 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 63.6% | 13,892 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 57.1% | 13,488 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 52.7% | 9,769 |
| Over 100,000 | 49.3% | 8,341 |
Hyundai i10 2008 56% pass 13,937 tests
On a 2008 Hyundai i10, a sidelight not working appears on 17.4% of failed tests, with ball joint no longer prevents the ingress of dirt next at 13.5%.
2008 cars pass 71.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 48.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 71.7% | 1,916 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 61.6% | 3,106 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 53.1% | 3,641 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 49.6% | 2,901 |
| Over 100,000 | 48.1% | 2,369 |
Questions people ask
How reliable is the Hyundai i10?
On MOT evidence the Hyundai i10 is about average. It passes 73.1% of tests against 71.7% for all cars, and beats cars of the same age by 1.2 points. 84.7% pass their first MOT at three years old. Figures from 728,288 DVSA tests.
What fails a Hyundai i10 MOT most often?
Wipers not clearing the screen (14.4% of failed tests), a brake light not working (9.2%) and a sidelight not working (7.7%). An empty washer bottle fails the test. It sounds trivial because it is, and it still accounts for thousands of failures a year.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai i10?
Among years with a large sample, 2020 cars have the highest pass rate at 87.8% and 2008 cars the lowest at 56%. Newer years pass more because they are younger, so compare a specific car's year against the table above rather than against the overall figure.
What advisories does a Hyundai i10 usually get?
Tyre tread below the legal minimum is the most frequent, noted on 14.2% of all i10 tests, then a damaged tyre sidewall (11.2%). An advisory passes the car today but marks the item most likely to fail next year.
How many miles a year does a Hyundai i10 do?
About 5,020 miles a year on average, calculated from the odometer readings recorded at consecutive MOTs. That is below the UK average of roughly 7,400.
Does the Hyundai i10 pass rate apply to my car?
The figures describe the whole fleet. For one car, enter its registration in the free MOT check to see its own test history, advisories and mileage, set against these averages for its year.
Own a i10?
Enter the registration to see its own MOT history, advisories and mileage set against these figures, including whether it has done more or fewer than the 5,020 miles a year typical of the model.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 to 2025. Class 4 cars, normal tests only; a pass after rectification counts as an initial failure. Age-adjusted figures compare the model's pass rate at each age with the national rate at the same age. Methodology.