Hyundai I10 Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai I10 Es car check
Is the Hyundai I10 Es reliable? We analysed 1,026 real MOT tests across 139 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai I10 Es is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I10 Es.
Hyundai I10 Es Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai I10 Es. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai I10 Es MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai I10 Es to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai I10 Es Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai I10 Es fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai I10 Es Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai I10 Es owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai I10 Es MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai I10 Es year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55 | 74.5% | 44,248 | 67,262 | 82,652 |
Hyundai I10 Es Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I10 Es MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai I10 Es
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.5% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai I10 Es is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.5% across 55 tests.
How Does the Hyundai I10 Es Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai I10 Es THIS CAR | 81.8% | 1,026 | 62,442 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Velocette Viper | 94.3% | 2,009 | 13,902 mi | 70 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I10 Es outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai I10 Es has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.8% across 1,026 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp aim too low with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Hyundai I10 Es owner drives around 3,961 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Hyundai I10 Es models stay on UK roads for around 17 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.