2010 Hyundai i20 · 32,855 MOT tests
2010 Hyundai i20 reliability
2010 Hyundai i20s fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 i20 years (32,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 39.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 75,185
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,855
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.1% of tests fail here (194% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18%
- Brakes15.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
- Suspension7.9%
- Tyres6%
- Seat belts and airbags3.1%
- Steering3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.66%
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 4.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.08%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.48%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.34%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.32%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.05%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.92%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2010 Hyundai i20s fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 i20 years (32,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.66% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.32% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Hyundai i20 shows 75,185 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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