Hyundai I10 (2011)
2011 Hyundai I10
CarHunch analysed 19,424 real MOT records for the 2011 Hyundai I10. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Hyundai i10 matches the UK average pass rate at 80.4%, so it's neither more nor less reliable than typical cars of this age—but nearly 46% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly above normal and worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example. This is a petrol-only cohort with relatively low mileage for a 13-year-old car (median 42,064 miles), suggesting many are light-use urban runabouts that should be mechanically sound if well-maintained.
The average vehicle racks up 3 failures and 16.4 advisories over its MOT history, pointing to minor wear items and cosmetic niggles rather than structural problems—typical for a budget city car. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the brake and emissions systems, where dangerous defects tend to cluster on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2011 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.
- ⚠️ 45.8% 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%) | 19,410 | 80.4% | 3 |
| Diesel (0%) | 10 | 83.6% | 1.9 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 69.2% | 4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 76.9% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 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 2011 Hyundai I10 vehicles fall between 28,989 and 57,373 miles.
2011 Hyundai I10 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 16,027 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
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 — 2011 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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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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40.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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38.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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36%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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35.9%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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27.3%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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23.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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