Hyundai I10 Es (2009)
2009 Hyundai I10 Es
CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2009 Hyundai I10 Es. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Hyundai i10 ES falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.6% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting a reliability picture that's marginally below typical for its age. However, no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for safety-critical issues.
These i10s are running at a modest 66,034 miles median for their age, indicating relatively light use, yet they're still averaging 1.22 failures per test—a sign that minor wear and tear is accumulating steadily. If you're considering one, budget for some maintenance work and request a full service history; the low advisory count (0.5 per vehicle) suggests most issues are caught as failures rather than early warnings, so proactive servicing becomes your best defence.
What to check before buying a 2009 Hyundai I10 Es
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (85%) | 121 | 85.1% | 1.27 |
| Petrol (15%) | 21 | 34.6% | 0.9 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Hyundai I10 Es vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Hyundai I10 Es vehicles fall between 49,286 and 82,331 miles.
2009 Hyundai I10 Es — Still on the Road
76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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