Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Hyundai I10 SE?

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 2018 Hyundai I10 SE?

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 2018 Hyundai I10 SE?

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 2018 Hyundai I10 SE reliable?

Based on MOT data from 480 vehicles, the 2018 Hyundai I10 SE has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, 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 2018 Hyundai I10 SE?

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 (2018)

480 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Hyundai I10 SE

CarHunch analysed 480 real MOT records for the 2018 Hyundai I10 SE. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 480 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2018 Hyundai I10 SE passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 20k–41k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 480 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 480 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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
Other (57%)	275	98.2%	0.07
Petrol (43%)	205	87.5%	0.01

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,551 Hyundai I10 SE vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 32.9%

839

Blue 25.8%

657

Grey 12.1%

309

Silver 10.3%

262

Red 9.4%

239

Black 9%

229

Orange 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Hyundai I10 SE 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.

29,820

typical

19,704

low mileage

40,874

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Hyundai I10 SE vehicles fall between 19,704 and 40,874 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,704 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.

✓ 19,704–40,874 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Hyundai I10 SEs sit.

⚠ Over 55,179 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Hyundai I10 SE — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2018 Hyundai I10 SEs are still active.

143 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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