2008 Hyundai i10 · 16,128 MOT tests
2008 Hyundai i10 reliability
2008 Hyundai i10s fail 43.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 i10 years (16,128 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i10s: 26.2%)
- 43.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i10s: 26.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 68,335
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,128
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 14.4% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Hyundai i10
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.8%
- Suspension16.4%
- Brakes14.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Tyres8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Steering3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 4.66%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 4.27%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.55%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.88%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (18.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.48%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.37%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.54%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Hyundai i10 reliable?
2008 Hyundai i10s fail 43.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 i10 years (16,128 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Hyundai i10 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.49% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (4.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Hyundai i10 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Hyundai i10 shows 68,335 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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