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Hyundai I10 Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I10 Es reliable? We analysed 1,026 real MOT tests across 139 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,026 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.8%
Typical Mileage
62,442mi
Annual Mileage
3,961mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
17yrs

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.

74.5%
2009

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.

Headlamp aim too low 1
Headlamp aim too high 1

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.

Low usage
2,088 mi/yr
Typical
3,961 mi/yr
Average
4,720 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,488 mi/yr

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.

Median
62,442 mi
75th Percentile
82,564 mi
95th Percentile
117,648 mi
Max Recorded
1,212,496 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai I10 Es

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2009

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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Should you buy a used Hyundai I10 Es?

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.

Hyundai I10 Es — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I10 Es reliable?
Based on 1,026 MOT tests, the Hyundai I10 Es has a 81.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I10 Es?
The most common failure point is headlamp aim too low.
How many miles does a Hyundai I10 Es do per year?
The typical Hyundai I10 Es does around 3,961 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I10 Es last?
Most Hyundai I10 Es models stay on UK roads for around 17 years based on our analysis of 139 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I10 Es?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai I10 Es?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai I10 Es is 2009 with a 74.5% pass rate across 55 tests.