2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

21,893 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.2%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,893 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    564 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    611 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.2%
  2. Lights & electrics7.5%
  3. Tyres6.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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: 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 2015 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 76.8% of 2015 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,893 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 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).