Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi
From 3,030 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older I10 Premium Mpis fare better: 2021 models pass at 85% vs 90.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 93 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 93 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 66 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 48 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 18 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 16 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.5% of failures are serious: 41.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £54.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all I10 Premium Mpis tested had between 11,343 and 23,590 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,255 median miles, the I10 Premium Mpi has 0.074 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 3,030 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 93 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi is 17,255 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,343 and 23,590 miles.
Buying a used I10 Premium Mpi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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