2012 Hyundai i10 · 61,854 MOT tests
2012 Hyundai i10 reliability
2012 Hyundai i10s fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 i10 years (61,854 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i10s: 26.2%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i10s: 26.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 50,786
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,854
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.2% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai i10
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.9%
- Suspension10.6%
- Brakes8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Tyres7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.07%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.34%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.82%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.6%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.85%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.72%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Hyundai i10 reliable?
2012 Hyundai i10s fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 i10 years (61,854 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai i10 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.07% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.4% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Hyundai i10 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Hyundai i10 shows 50,786 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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