2019 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 82.0% of Hyundai i10s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 54,702 i10 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and tyres.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Hyundai i10s first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
82.0%
of 18,165 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
54,702
first tests, 2023–2025; 18,165 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
52.7%
of 18,165 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
28,500
middle half: 18,500–41,000 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, i10s first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the i10 figure was 1.5 points lower.

2019 i10All cars first used in 2019
80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 i10, test year 2021: 89.3%2019 i10, test year 2022: 87.4%2019 i10, test year 2023: 85.1%2019 i10, test year 2024: 83%2019 i10, test year 2025: 82%83.5%82%
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Test year2019 i10All cars first used 2019i10 first tests
202189.3%89.2%661
202287.4%87.8%18,339
202385.1%86.2%18,289
202483.0%84.9%18,248
202582.0%83.5%18,165

Common 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT failures

Share of the 9,095 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment39.7%
Visibility31.4%
Tyres20.0%
Brakes19.4%
Steering6.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.3%
Suspension2.6%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Daytime running lamps: not working26.2%2,381
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively22.1%2,006
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%1,005
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%640
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid6.8%621

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2019 Hyundai i10 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  3. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.

Common 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 i10s, as a share of all 54,702 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.7%6,961
Brake pads: wearing thin7.7%4,223
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened5.8%3,197
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.5%3,009
Brake discs: worn, but not excessively2.2%1,226

Questions about the 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Hyundai i10?

In 2025, 82.0% of i10s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 i10 most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 39.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (31.4%) and tyres (20.0%). The single most common item was “Daytime running lamps: not working” (26.2%).

How often does a 2019 Hyundai i10 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 18.0% of first tests on i10s first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 12.9% failed, and a further 5.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 9,095 of 54,702 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 12.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (7.7%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (5.8%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (5.5%) and “Brake discs: worn, but not excessively” (2.2%).

Is a 2019 Hyundai i10 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 89.3% in 2021 to 82.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2019 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2019 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2019 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2019 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT statistics

How the 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 i10” means a Hyundai i10 whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.