2016 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 124,966 MOT tests, the 2016 Hyundai i10 recorded an 88.2% pass rate. That is 1.8 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 13.7%. Failures cluster in brakes, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.6%) and visibility (5.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and washers — wipers alone was recorded 4,739 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.4% once past 150k — 3.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 24.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.6% | 7,012 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.0% | 6,264 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.5% | 5,661 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 4,847 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 645 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 585 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 4,739 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 3,159 |
| 3 | Washers | 3,018 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 2,941 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 2,656 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 2,413 |
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 | 24.1% | 30,139 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.7% | 28,373 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.3% | 6,657 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 3,934 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 2,298 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 2,065 |
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 | 53,893 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 53,699 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 14,590 | 17.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,388 | 20.3% |
| 120-150k | 316 | 22.1% |
| 150k+ | 71 | 25.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,552 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 24,935 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 25,195 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 25,053 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 25,231 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 i10
On a 2016 i10, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (5.6% 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 (5.0% 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.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 2016 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 124,966 2016 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Hyundai i10?
Brakes, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (5.0%).
Does the 2016 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 25.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 124,966 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.