2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,199 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,199 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.3%
  2. Seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective1.6%
  3. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    113 marked dangerous
  6. Daytime running lamps: not working0.6%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Seat belts & airbags3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics3.4%
  5. Brakes1.6%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2021 Hyundai i10?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2021 Hyundai i10 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,199 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Hyundai i10?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective; seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Hyundai i10 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).