2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,306 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,306 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  2. Daytime running lamps: not working1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    51 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  2. Lights & electrics3.6%
  3. Tyres3.3%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Steering0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2020 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,306 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; daytime running lamps: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 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).