2019 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 80,428 MOT tests, the 2019 Hyundai i10 recorded a 90.6% pass rate. That is effectively the same as city cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.7%) and visibility (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are daytime running lamps, wipers and brake pads — daytime running lamps alone was recorded 3,247 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.6% versus 7.2%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 4,557 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.5% | 3,585 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.9% | 2,297 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 2,049 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.9% | 719 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 350 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daytime running lamps | 3,247 |
| 2 | Wipers | 3,233 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,492 |
| 4 | Washers | 1,224 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,203 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 1,089 |
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 | 17.6% | 14,170 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 10,132 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 3,756 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 2,158 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 1,029 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 602 |
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 | 56,907 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 21,381 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,912 | 18.6% |
| 90-120k | 187 | 24.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 700 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 19,655 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 19,977 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 19,809 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 20,287 | 11.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 i10
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.5% 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 (2.9% 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 2019 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 80,428 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Hyundai i10?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (4.5%).
Does the 2019 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 24.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 80,428 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.