2014 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 137,557 MOT tests, the 2014 Hyundai i10 recorded an 83.2% pass rate. City cars of a similar age fail at 17.3%, so the 2014 i10 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.9%) and lighting & signalling (6.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, stop lamp and washers — wipers alone was recorded 5,247 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.6% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 24.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.9% | 10,809 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 8,975 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.4% | 7,378 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 7,268 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.4% | 4,715 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 1,983 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 5,247 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 4,519 |
| 3 | Washers | 3,516 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 3,512 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 3,408 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 3,290 |
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 | 24.9% | 34,237 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.4% | 33,580 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 9,707 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.9% | 8,053 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 5,138 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.2% | 4,457 |
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 | 34,248 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 65,669 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 30,049 | 21.5% |
| 90-120k | 6,363 | 24.4% |
| 120-150k | 994 | 26.4% |
| 150k+ | 217 | 28.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,221 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 27,439 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 27,575 | 16.6% |
| 2024 | 27,735 | 18.4% |
| 2025 | 27,587 | 18.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 i10
On a 2014 i10, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (7.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (6.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.4% 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 2014 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
83.2% of the 137,557 2014 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Hyundai i10?
Brakes, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.5%).
Does the 2014 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 28.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 137,557 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.