Hyundai I20 (2010)
2010 Hyundai I20
CarHunch analysed 12,276 real MOT records for the 2010 Hyundai I20. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Hyundai i20 sits fractionally below the UK average with a 78.4% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that 44.4% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical threshold. Petrol models fare slightly better at 78.6% passes versus diesels at 75.2%, though neither inspire confidence.
These cars average 57,050 miles by test time, which is reasonable for their age, but they're accumulating 3.49 failures and 20.8 advisories per vehicle—suggesting wear and maintenance issues are common. If you're considering one, budget for immediate work on any MOT failures and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake systems and suspension, where the dangerous defect rate hints at problems.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 Hyundai I20
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.
- ⚠️ 44.4% 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 (93%) | 11,461 | 78.6% | 3.47 |
| Diesel (7%) | 812 | 75.2% | 3.87 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 84.6% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Hyundai I20 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 2010 Hyundai I20 vehicles fall between 39,780 and 69,907 miles.
2010 Hyundai I20 — Still on the Road
8,414 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% 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 — 2010 Hyundai I20
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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44.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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44.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.3%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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36.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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33.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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24.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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