2023 Hyundai i10 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 502 MOT tests, the 2023 Hyundai i10 recorded a 92.4% pass rate. City cars of a similar age fail 4.8% of the time, so this is 2.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.2%) and tyres (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 24 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.2% | 21 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.2% | 21 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Washers | 6 |
| 4 | Daytime running lamps | 6 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 3 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 2 |
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 | 13.4% | 67 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 17 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 16 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.0% | 10 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 451 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 50 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2023 i10
On a 2023 i10, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 (4.2% 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 2023 Hyundai i10s pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 502 2023 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Hyundai i10?
Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (4.2%).
Does the 2023 i10 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 502 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.