2022 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
9,871 MOT tests on the 2022 Hyundai i10 are in this dataset, and 89.9% of them passed. Against city cars of a similar age (5.8% fail rate), the 2022 i10 comes out 4.4pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests against 3.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 798 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.5% once past 60-90k — 2.7× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.9% | 676 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 340 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 273 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.4% | 234 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 77 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 798 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 191 |
| 3 | Washers | 105 |
| 4 | Daytime running lamps | 46 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 38 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 27 |
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 | 18.0% | 1,775 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 445 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 409 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 372 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 84 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 79 |
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 | 8,778 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,040 | 16.5% |
| 60-90k | 47 | 25.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 334 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 9,532 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 i10
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (6.9% 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 (3.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% 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 2022 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 9,871 2022 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai i10?
Visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2022 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 25.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,871 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.