2011 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Hyundai i10 passed 79.8% of its 108,165 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.4 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests against 7.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rigid brake pipes and wipers — position lamp alone was recorded 5,380 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.1% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 28.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 13,142 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.8% | 8,417 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.3% | 6,758 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.6% | 6,022 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.1% | 5,489 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 2,296 |
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 | 5,380 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 4,882 |
| 3 | Wipers | 4,378 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 4,118 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 3,055 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 2,948 |
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 | 28.4% | 30,682 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.5% | 29,766 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.2% | 18,586 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 9,289 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.2% | 8,840 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 4,636 |
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 | 14,737 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 44,190 | 17.9% |
| 60-90k | 33,935 | 23.3% |
| 90-120k | 12,010 | 26.3% |
| 120-150k | 2,692 | 28.4% |
| 150k+ | 586 | 33.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 108,107 | 20.2% |
| Diesel | 52 | 15.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,908 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | 21,992 | 18.9% |
| 2023 | 21,941 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 21,508 | 21.4% |
| 2025 | 20,816 | 22.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 i10
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.8% 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.
- Tyres (6.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2011 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
79.8% of the 108,165 2011 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Hyundai i10?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests, followed by brakes (7.8%).
Does the 2011 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 33.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 108,165 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.