2009 Hyundai i10: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Hyundai i10s, from 18,114 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Hyundai i10s than on all cars registered in 2009.
- Coil springs2× usualHyundai i1025.2% All 2009 cars12.4%Rough price £120–£300
At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
- Rigid brake pipes2× usualHyundai i1015.3% All 2009 cars7.5%Rough price £100–£400
At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Headlamp1.8× usualHyundai i1014.9% All 2009 cars8.3%Rough price £40–£400
At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.
- Front strut mounts and bushes6.9× usualHyundai i106.2% All 2009 cars0.9%Rough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Braking performance1.7× usualHyundai i1011.1% All 2009 cars6.4%Rough price £100–£350
At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
Suspension arm bushes and joints: 1.6% here, against 11.1% of all 2009 cars. Exhaust system: 3.1% here, against 8.4% of all 2009 cars.
By area
The share of 2009 Hyundai i10 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension47% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics39% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes39% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres34% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors12% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks8% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,165 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 21,205 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 23,740 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 22,082 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 22,197 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 22,848 | Brakes 30% |
| 2013 | 20,246 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 19,772 | Suspension 33% |
| 2011 | 16,578 | Brakes 36% |
| 2010 | 18,042 | Brakes 40% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Hyundai i10s registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score