Hyundai I10 (2016)
2016 Hyundai I10
CarHunch analysed 22,509 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai I10. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Hyundai i10 passes its MOT first time in 87.5% of cases, which is a solid 7.5 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—but there's a significant caveat: 27% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above the typical threshold and suggests structural or safety concerns worth investigating on any used example. This is a reliability concern that shouldn't be overlooked despite the strong headline pass rate.
At a median mileage of just 29,342 miles for an eight-year-old car, these i10s are genuinely low-mileage examples, which explains some of the good first-time pass performance. The average car racks up 1.14 failures per MOT cycle and 7.3 advisories, indicating minor wear but nothing systematic—however, given the dangerous defect history, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural integrity, suspension, and braking systems before committing to a purchase.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 27% 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%) | 22,506 | 87.5% | 1.14 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Hyundai I10 vehicles fall between 19,384 and 41,959 miles.
2016 Hyundai I10 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 21,565 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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37%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27.1%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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24%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.8%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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20.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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