2019 Hyundai i10: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2019 Hyundai i10s, from 18,165 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 2019 Hyundai i10s than on all cars registered in 2019.
- Daytime running lamps25× usualHyundai i105% All 2019 cars0.2%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Braking performance2.8× usualHyundai i103.1% All 2019 cars1.1%Rough price £100–£350
At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
- Wipers1.7× usualHyundai i104.5% All 2019 cars2.6%Rough price £15–£60
At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.
By area
The share of 2019 Hyundai i10 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres26% 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.
- Brakes19% 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.
- Lights and electrics10% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Suspension4% 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.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2009 | 18,114 | Suspension 47% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2019 Hyundai i10s registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score