Hyundai I10 vs Kia Picanto
On MOT-testable defects, the Hyundai I10 (fail rate 16.6%) performed better than the Kia Picanto (19.2%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Picanto recorded failures more often.
16.6%
I10 fail rate
19.2%
Picanto fail rate
2.58pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Hyundai I10 | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,370,910 | 1,059,029 |
| Pass rate | 83.4% | 80.8% |
| Fail rate | 16.6% | 19.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | I10 | Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Brakes | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 7.5% |
| Tyres | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Visibility | 5.2% | 5.3% |
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.