2021 Hyundai i10: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2021 Hyundai i10?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2021 Hyundai i10 than on all cars registered in 2021.

• Tyre condition1.9× usual
  Hyundai i10

  19.5% All 2021 cars

  10.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, against 3.6% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

• Wipers2× usual
  Hyundai i10

  7.1% All 2021 cars

  3.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 2.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

• Seat belts7× usual
  Hyundai i10

  2.8% All 2021 cars

  0.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.4%, against 0.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£250 our estimate

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock and retract smoothly.

Common 2021 Hyundai i10 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2021 Hyundai i10 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  27% 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 mirrors
  8% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Brakes
  7% 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 electrics
  4% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Suspension
  2% 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.

Known faults on the 2021 Hyundai i10

Auto Express says this i10 is proving very reliable, and What Car? reports no recalls and no common faults (6th of 19 small cars in its survey).

Source: Auto Express: used Hyundai i10 (Mk3, 2020 on) review

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Hyundai i10

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the tyre condition? (Flagged at MOT 1.9× as often on the 2021 Hyundai i10 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2021 Hyundai i10 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the seat belts? (Flagged at MOT 7× as often on the 2021 Hyundai i10 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?