Fiat 500 vs Hyundai I10
On MOT-testable defects, the Hyundai I10 (fail rate 16.6%) performed better than the Fiat 500 (21.0%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the 500 recorded failures more often.
21.0%
500 fail rate
16.6%
I10 fail rate
4.37pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Fiat 500 | Hyundai I10 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,868,841 | 1,370,910 |
| Pass rate | 79.0% | 83.4% |
| Fail rate | 21.0% | 16.6% |
Where they differ
| Category | 500 | I10 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.1% | 3.9% |
| Brakes | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| Visibility | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Tyres | 5.2% | 5.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.