Ford Ka vs Hyundai i10
On MOT-testable defects the Hyundai i10 comes out ahead: 16.4% of its tests record a failure against 21.6% for the Ford Ka, a 5.3-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Ka records failures noticeably more often.
21.6%
Ka fail rate
16.4%
i10 fail rate
5.26pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Ka | Hyundai i10 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,161,860 | 1,414,960 |
| Pass rate | 78.4% | 83.6% |
| Fail rate | 21.6% | 16.4% |
Where they differ
| Category | Ka | i10 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.9% | 3.8% |
| Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Visibility | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Brakes | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 4.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.