2010 Hyundai Iload — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Hyundai Iload passed 74.2% of its 771 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.5 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.4%) and brakes (15.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 64 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.8% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 26.5% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 134 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 116 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.4% | 80 |
| 4 | Steering | 4.4% | 34 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.2% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 64 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 50 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 47 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 33 |
| 5 | Leaf spring | 33 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 33 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 32.9% | 254 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.7% | 175 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.6% | 159 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 20.0% | 154 |
| 5 | Other defects | 18.6% | 143 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.3% | 87 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 58 | 13.8% |
| 60-90k | 160 | 23.1% |
| 90-120k | 219 | 27.4% |
| 120-150k | 180 | 30.0% |
| 150k+ | 147 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 166 | 24.1% |
| 2022 | 164 | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 164 | 26.8% |
| 2024 | 141 | 25.5% |
| 2025 | 136 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Iload
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2010 Hyundai Iloads pass their MOT?
74.2% of the 771 2010 Hyundai Iload MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Hyundai Iload?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.4% of tests, followed by brakes (15.0%).
Does the 2010 Iload get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 30-60k band to 26.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 771 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.