Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect 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 SE Connect 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 SE Connect 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 SE Connect Mpi Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,476 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect 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 SE Connect 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 SE Connect Mpi Auto (2021)

1,476 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect Mpi Auto

CarHunch analysed 1,476 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect 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 SE Connect is performing well above the UK average, with an 88.6% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% nationally—a solid indicator of reliability for this budget city car. Dangerous defects are rare at 3.2%, so safety shouldn't be a concern for potential buyers.

At just over 14,500 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these examples are relatively lightly used, which explains the strong pass rate. With only 0.34 failures and 1.1 advisories per vehicle on average, this model proves straightforward to maintain—focus your pre-purchase inspection on routine wear items like brakes and fluids rather than expecting major issues.

The 2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect 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.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–22k

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✅ 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.

These stats describe 1,476 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 1,476 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	1,451	89.4%	0.34

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,762 Hyundai I10 SE Connect Mpi Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 27.8%

1,323

Grey 14.7%

698

Turquoise 14%

665

Black 11.2%

534

Red 9.4%

448

Blue 7.6%

361

Green 6.5%

308

Silver 5.7%

273

Bronze 3.2%

152

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect 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.

14,534

typical

9,071

low mileage

21,923

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect Mpi Auto vehicles fall between 9,071 and 21,923 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,071 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.

✓ 9,071–21,923 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai I10 SE Connect Mpi Autos sit.

⚠ Over 29,596 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

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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