2013 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 127,792 MOT tests, the 2013 Hyundai i10 recorded an 80.4% pass rate. That is effectively the same as city cars of a similar age (19.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests against 7.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and ball joint dust cover — position lamp alone was recorded 8,741 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.3% versus 12.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 16.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 17,570 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.6% | 9,697 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 7,688 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.0% | 6,389 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 6,321 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 2,373 |
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 | 8,741 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 6,339 |
| 3 | Ball joint dust cover | 6,027 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 5,334 |
| 5 | Wipers | 4,769 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 3,612 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.0% | 31,893 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.5% | 31,322 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.3% | 19,561 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 11,661 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.7% | 8,612 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.7% | 4,715 |
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 | 29,002 | 12.1% |
| 30-60k | 59,930 | 19.7% |
| 60-90k | 29,900 | 24.5% |
| 90-120k | 7,379 | 26.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,295 | 27.4% |
| 150k+ | 279 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,192 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 25,613 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 25,783 | 19.7% |
| 2024 | 25,765 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 25,439 | 21.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 i10
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (6.0% 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.
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 2013 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
80.4% of the 127,792 2013 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Hyundai i10?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests, followed by suspension (7.6%).
Does the 2013 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.1% in the 0-30k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 127,792 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.