Verdict
The 2015 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol passes its MOT first time on 79.2% of tests, against 81.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. It beats only 27% of cars on UK roads; the 2015 Toyota Yaris 1.3 does far better. Most are lightly used, at about 5,800 miles a year.
It trails a typical car of the same age and mileage at every age: 1–2 points behind at 3–4 years old, 3–4 points behind at 5–8, narrowing to 1–2 points at 10–11. By mileage, across all years of the 1.0 petrol, it is 3–4 points behind between 20,000 and 90,000 miles and further behind beyond that.
2016 and 2017 cars with this engine do best, though still below average, and 2014 cars a little worse than this one. Cars from 2018 on do poorly, beating at most about one in ten cars. In 2015 the 1.2 petrol is about average, better than the 1.0. The i10 as a whole beats only about one in four cars.
Suspension, emissions and bodywork fail less often than on a typical car. Brakes are the weak spot, failing 2.2 times as often: the handbrake 4 times (about 1 in 48 tests), discs nearly 4 times and pads about 1.7 times. The tyre pressure warning fails 2.4 times as often, and visibility items (washers and wipers) 1.5 times.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT.
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Handbrake
Fails 4 times as often as on a typical car, on about 1 in 48 tests, mostly for low parking brake efficiency. Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope without pulling the lever right up. - Brake discs and pads
Discs fail nearly 4 times as often as on a typical car (about 1 in 50 tests) and come up as an advisory on about 1 in 6 tests; pads fail 1.7 times as often (about 1 in 40). Look through the wheels for scored discs or a heavy rust lip, and ask when the pads and discs were last replaced. - Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)
Fails 2.5 times as often as on a typical car, on about 1 in 50 tests. Make sure no tyre-pressure warning stays on after start-up. - Brake performance and ABS light
Overall brake performance fails 2.7 times as often as on a typical car and the ABS warning light 6.3 times, on about 1 in 120 tests. On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal, and the ABS light should go out after start-up. - Washers and wipers
Wipers are the most common fail, on about 1 in 33 tests (1.4 times the typical rate), and washers fail 1.9 times as often. Check the blades clear the screen and the washers spray properly. - Brake lights
Fail 2.4 times as often as on a typical car, on about 1 in 43 tests. Have someone press the brake and check every brake light, including the high-level one. - Steering rack
Only on about 1 in 120 tests, but about 14 times the typical rate. Feel for knocking or play in the steering and look for split gaiters on the steering rack.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscreen wipers | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4× |
| Windscreen washers | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.9× |
| Brake pads | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.7× |
| Brake lights | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.4× |
| Handbrake performance | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0× |
| Tyre tread depth | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.3× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.7× |
| Brake discs | 2.0% | 0.5% | 3.8× |
| Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4× |
| Headlight aim | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.9× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 29.4 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 24.1 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22.6 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 22.0 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20.4 |
| A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 18.7 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15.3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 14.2 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Advisories
Not a fail yet, but likely to need attention soon.
| Item | Share of tests | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs | 16.7% | 2.1× |
| Tyre tread depth | 15.5% | 1.2× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 8.3% | 0.9× |
| Brake pads | 8.0% | 1.3× |
| Brake performance | 2.9% | 2.6× |
| Engine oil leaks | 2.6% | 2.4× |
| Suspension ball joints | 1.0% | 1.9× |
| Number plates | 1.0% | 1.1× |
Other 2015 i10 engines
Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 79.2% | Beats 27% | D |
| 1.2 Petrol | 81.8% | Beats 45% | C |
FAQ
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2015 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol?
79.2% of MOT tests on the 2015 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol were passed first time, from 100,742 tests between 2018 and 2026. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 81.8%.
Is the 2015 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol reliable?
On MOT results it is below average: it beats 27% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account. It passes less often than a typical car at every age, by 3–4 points at 5–8 years old. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
What are the most common MOT failures on the 2015 Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol?
Windscreen wipers, washers, brake pads and brake lights, each on about 2–3% of tests and all more often than on a typical car.
Which year of Hyundai i10 1.0 Petrol is best?
2016 and 2017 cars do best, beating about a third of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account. Cars from 2018 on do worst, beating at most about one in ten.
Which 2015 Hyundai i10 engine is best?
The 1.2 petrol is about average for its age, better than the 1.0 petrol, which beats only about one in four cars.
Does the Hyundai i10 fail on brakes?
More than most cars: brake items fail 2.2 times as often as on a typical car of the same age and mileage, led by the handbrake (4 times) and brake discs. Check both before the MOT.