Hyundai I10 (2009)
2009 Hyundai I10
CarHunch analysed 23,416 real MOT records for the 2009 Hyundai I10. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Hyundai i10's 78% first-time pass rate sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly average reliability for its age, though the major concern is that 53.9% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical levels and a genuine red flag for buyers. With an average of 3.88 failures and 22 advisories per test, these cars demand regular attention and tend to accumulate multiple issues.
At 47,380 miles average, these vehicles show typical mileage for a 15-year-old supermini, so age rather than abuse is the main factor. Before purchasing, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically focuses on brake, suspension and electrical systems, since the high dangerous defect rate suggests these are the problem areas worth identifying early.
What to check before buying a 2009 Hyundai I10
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.
- ⚠️ 53.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 23,410 | 78.1% | 3.88 |
| Diesel (0%) | 3 | 67.5% | 3.33 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 37.5% | 1 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 82.4% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Hyundai I10 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 vehicles fall between 30,668 and 61,087 miles.
2009 Hyundai I10 — Still on the Road
17,488 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Hyundai I10
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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92.3%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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55.9%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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47.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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40.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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