Hyundai I10 (2018)
2018 Hyundai I10
CarHunch analysed 21,130 real MOT records for the 2018 Hyundai I10. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Hyundai i10 is a genuinely reliable small car, with an 88.4% first-time MOT pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. Only 15.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests owners needn't lose sleep over safety-critical failures.
At just over 24,000 miles median mileage for a six-year-old car, these i10s have been treated gently on average, which explains the strong pass rate. Expect roughly one failure and four advisories per vehicle across its MOT history—minor stuff mostly—so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension wear and exhaust condition, the common culprits on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2018 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.
- 📄 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%) | 21,129 | 88.4% | 0.79 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Hyundai I10 vehicles fall between 15,921 and 34,669 miles.
2018 Hyundai I10 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 20,604 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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