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Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi (2021)

1,451 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi

CarHunch analysed 1,451 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi. 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 passes its MOT on the first attempt 88.9% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a genuinely strong result for a three-year-old budget city car. Only 7.2% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures are rare enough not to be a concern for most buyers.

At a median mileage of just 16,825 miles, these i10s are running light for their age, which partly explains the healthy pass rate—low mileage hides problems. When failures do occur, they're minor (0.33 per vehicle on average), but advisories are fairly common at 1.6 per car, suggesting routine wear items like brake pads and filters need attention sooner rather than later. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check whether advisories have been mounting year-on-year, as that pattern flags potential neglect.

The 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.9% 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
89.9%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
7.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.33
Over 2.4 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
17k
Middle half: 11k–26k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.9% 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 1,451 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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Before you buy a 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi

Based on MOT data from 1,451 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.2% 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 ClickMechanic →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (98%) 1,415 89.6% 0.34

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,669 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 18.8%
1,255
White 16.3%
1,085
Turquoise 13.9%
926
Blue 13.4%
895
Red 11.1%
738
Green 9.9%
658
Black 6%
403
Silver 5.6%
373
Bronze 4.8%
322
Yellow 0.2%
14

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi 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.

16,825
typical
10,771
low mileage
26,155
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpi vehicles fall between 10,771 and 26,155 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 10,771 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.
✓ 10,771–26,155 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai I10 Premium Mpis sit.
⚠ Over 35,309 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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