Hyundai i10: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 1,414,960 Hyundai i10 MOT tests in this dataset, 8.5% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 32,749 | 14.8% |
| 2009 | 126,514 | 15.4% |
| 2010 | 122,361 | 11.2% |
| 2011 | 108,165 | 12.2% |
| 2012 | 127,774 | 12.4% |
| 2013 | 127,792 | 13.8% |
| 2014 | 137,557 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 128,764 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 124,966 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 131,874 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 116,480 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 80,428 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 20,988 | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 18,157 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 9,871 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 502 | 2.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.