2017 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
131,874 MOT tests on the 2017 Hyundai i10 are in this dataset, and 89.6% of them passed. Against city cars of a similar age (11.7% fail rate), the 2017 i10 comes out 1.3pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.8%) and brakes (4.6%) 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 brake discs — wipers alone was recorded 5,059 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.6% versus 7.2%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.8% | 6,351 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 6,087 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 5,078 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 3,417 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.7% | 968 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 577 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 5,059 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 2,978 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 2,850 |
| 4 | Washers | 2,800 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 2,496 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 2,006 |
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 | 23.0% | 30,311 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.0% | 29,039 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 6,913 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 3,873 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 1,645 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 1,373 |
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 | 65,099 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 54,424 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 10,837 | 17.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,318 | 20.6% |
| 120-150k | 161 | 23.0% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 22.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,693 | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 26,233 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 26,591 | 10.8% |
| 2024 | 26,567 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 26,790 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2017 i10
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.8% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.8% 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.
- Brakes (4.6% 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.
- Tyres (3.9% 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 2017 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 131,874 2017 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Hyundai i10?
Visibility, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by brakes (4.6%).
Does the 2017 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 22.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 131,874 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.