Hyundai I10 Classic Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Hyundai I10 Classic reliable? We analysed 11,067 real MOT tests across 1,621 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai I10 Classic is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I10 Classic.
Hyundai I10 Classic — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Hyundai I10 Classic — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1248cc
- Power
- 77 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 15.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 56.5 mpg
- Urban
- 46.3 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 64.2 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1472
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 119 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £30
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 10 of 50
Hyundai I10 Classic Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai I10 Classic. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai I10 Classic Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai I10 Classic fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai I10 Classic Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai I10 Classic owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai I10 Classic Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I10 Classic MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Hyundai I10 Classic Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai I10 Classic THIS CAR | 86.9% | 11,067 | 50,185 mi | — yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Qx | 67.6% | 6,130 | 97,067 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I10 Classic outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai I10 Classic has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.9% across 11,067 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Hyundai I10 Classic are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (3 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (2), and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Hyundai I10 Classic owner drives around 3,876 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.