Hyundai I10 (2017)

23,974 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2017 Hyundai I10

CarHunch analysed 23,974 real MOT records for the 2017 Hyundai I10. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2017 Hyundai i10 is a reliable performer, with an 88.7% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% by a meaningful margin. However, one in five of these cars (21.3%) have picked up a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and worth investigating on any used example.

These i10s are typically low-mileage at around 28,000 miles for their age, suggesting light urban use, but they still accumulate an average of 6.4 advisories per vehicle—mostly minor wear items rather than serious failures. When shopping for one, always ask for the full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection to check the dangerous defect record, especially around braking and steering components.

Average reliability 8.7% above UK average
88.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,328
typical mileage
18,410–40,308 middle half
21.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.91
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 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.
  • ⚠️ 21.3% 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%) 23,971 88.7% 0.91
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 1 100% 0
Other (0%) 1 100% 0
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

18,410
low mileage
28,328
typical
40,308
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Hyundai I10 vehicles fall between 18,410 and 40,308 miles.

2017 Hyundai I10 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 23,102 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

23,336 23,102 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.91
Avg failures per vehicle
6.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Hyundai I10

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 37%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 34.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 30.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 27.1%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 24%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 21.8%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 20.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 19.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.

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