2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

22,547 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,547 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    634 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    682 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.6%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes17.0%
  2. Lights & electrics10.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Suspension5.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%

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: stop 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 2014 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2014 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,547 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).