2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,828 MOT tests in 2024. 65.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time65.1%
Failed or needed repairs34.9%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,828 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    583 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    440 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Brakes15.7%
  3. Suspension8.6%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 65.1% of 2011 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,828 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).