2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

19,734 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    644 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    570 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Suspension14.2%
  3. Brakes12.4%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2012 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2012 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,734 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).