2010 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
122,361 MOT tests on the 2010 Hyundai i10 are in this dataset, and 78.0% of them passed. City cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 2.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.2%) and brakes (10.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and service brake performance — position lamp alone was recorded 5,636 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.2% versus 14.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 30.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 19.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 13,689 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.5% | 12,914 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.9% | 7,246 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.8% | 7,094 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.0% | 6,165 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.5% | 1,875 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 5,636 |
| 2 | Wipers | 5,353 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 4,990 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 4,838 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 4,732 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 3,914 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 30.3% | 37,118 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.0% | 33,011 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.3% | 30,951 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.8% | 11,993 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 11,680 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 5,777 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 14,838 | 14.3% |
| 30-60k | 44,945 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 41,058 | 24.2% |
| 90-120k | 16,833 | 28.0% |
| 120-150k | 3,706 | 29.8% |
| 150k+ | 968 | 29.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,354 | 19.9% |
| 2022 | 25,160 | 20.9% |
| 2023 | 24,741 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | 24,154 | 23.4% |
| 2025 | 22,952 | 23.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 i10
On a 2010 i10, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (5.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
78.0% of the 122,361 2010 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Hyundai i10?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by brakes (10.5%).
Does the 2010 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.3% in the 0-30k band to 29.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 122,361 MOT tests. 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.