2020 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 20,988 MOT tests, the 2020 Hyundai i10 recorded a 92.5% pass rate. That is effectively the same as city cars of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.3%) and tyres (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, daytime running lamps and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 980 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.4% versus 6.2%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.3% | 908 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 688 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 676 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 254 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.4% | 90 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 49 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 980 |
| 2 | Daytime running lamps | 336 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 308 |
| 4 | Washers | 210 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 165 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 131 |
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 | 19.0% | 3,991 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 1,432 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 907 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 598 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 198 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 140 |
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 | 17,200 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 3,543 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 208 | 16.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 281 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 6,918 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 6,798 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 6,965 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 i10
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.3% 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 (3.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2020 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 20,988 2020 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Hyundai i10?
Visibility, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2020 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,988 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.