2009 Hyundai I10 MOT pass rate: 68.5% (56,573 tests)
Is the 2009 I10 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.2% +3.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 67.9% +1.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 67.1% +1.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 I10
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13,718 | 27.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 13,437 | 26.7% |
| 3 | Suspension | 9,054 | 18.0% |
| 4 | Tyres | 5,837 | 11.6% |
| 5 | Visibility | 3,801 | 7.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,704 | 3.4% |
All I10 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13,937 | 63.6% | -1.5 pts | 70,729 |
| 2009 (this page) | 56,573 | 68.5% | +2.1 pts | 64,515 |
| 2010 | 55,921 | 70.9% | +3.5 pts | 62,877 |
| 2011 | 50,798 | 73.3% | +4.1 pts | 59,161 |
| 2012 | 59,853 | 72.4% | +1.2 pts | 54,291 |
| 2013 | 60,922 | 73.8% | +0.5 pts | 49,253 |
| 2014 | 68,101 | 78.6% | +2.8 pts | 48,276 |
| 2015 | 66,018 | 83.0% | +4.3 pts | 43,516 |
| 2016 | 65,382 | 85.4% | +4.0 pts | 37,616 |
| 2017 | 70,217 | 86.8% | +2.8 pts | 34,785 |
| 2018 | 62,382 | 87.4% | +1.0 pts | 28,608 |
| 2019 | 53,703 | 88.6% | +0.2 pts | 23,228 |
| 2020 | 4,658 | 91.0% | +1.1 pts | 18,258 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Hyundai I10 reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 68.5% of their MOT tests (56,573 tests, 2023–2025), +2.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 64,515 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 I10?
The median tested example shows 64,515 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.