Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto
On MOT-testable defects the Hyundai i10 comes out ahead: 16.4% of its tests record a failure against 19.0% for the Kia Picanto, a 2.6-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Picanto records failures noticeably more often.
16.4%
i10 fail rate
19.0%
Picanto fail rate
2.64pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Hyundai i10 | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,414,960 | 1,074,971 |
| Pass rate | 83.6% | 81.0% |
| Fail rate | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Where they differ
| Category | i10 | Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Brakes | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Visibility | 5.2% | 5.3% |
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.