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Hyundai I10 S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai I10 S reliable? We analysed 2,096 real MOT tests across 523 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,096 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.8%
Typical Mileage
36,886mi
Annual Mileage
4,237mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Hyundai I10 S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I10 S.

Hyundai I10 S Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai I10 S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai I10 S Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai I10 S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,520 mi/yr
Typical
4,237 mi/yr
Average
5,093 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,825 mi/yr

Hyundai I10 S Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I10 S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,886 mi
75th Percentile
53,098 mi
95th Percentile
77,860 mi
Max Recorded
141,192 mi

How Does the Hyundai I10 S Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai I10 S THIS CAR 93.8% 2,096 36,886 mi — 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
Toyota Corona 71.7% 721 106,968 mi 34 yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I10 S outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai I10 S?

The Hyundai I10 S has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 2,096 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Hyundai I10 S owner drives around 4,237 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.

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 S — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai I10 S reliable?
Based on 2,096 MOT tests, the Hyundai I10 S has a 93.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai I10 S?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Hyundai I10 S do per year?
The typical Hyundai I10 S does around 4,237 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai I10 S last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai I10 S?
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.