Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 999 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto (2021)

999 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto

CarHunch analysed 999 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Hyundai i10 Premium MPI Auto is a reliably robust first-timer, with an 88.4% pass rate that sits 8.4 percentage points above the UK average—and only 7.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning levels. The petrol engines (which make up the cohort) maintain that same strong 88.3% pass rate across the board.

At just under 16,000 miles median for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running light, which explains why they're racking up fewer failures than average—only 0.33 per vehicle. When you do hit an MOT, expect around 1.6 minor advisories per test, typically the kind of wear-and-tear stuff that doesn't demand immediate action. Before purchase, run a full service history check to confirm the low mileage figures hold up on the individual car you're viewing.

The 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 9k–26k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 999 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 999 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	987	89.5%	0.34

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,468 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 18.9%

1,033

White 15.9%

867

Blue 14%

767

Turquoise 11.9%

650

Green 11.1%

606

Red 10.9%

596

Black 8.4%

460

Silver 6.2%

340

Bronze 2.6%

142

Yellow 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,627

typical

9,270

low mileage

25,904

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Auto vehicles fall between 9,270 and 25,904 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,270 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,270–25,904 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi Autos sit.

⚠ Over 34,970 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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