2012 Hyundai I10 MOT pass rate: 72.4% (59,853 tests)
Is the 2012 I10 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73.8% +1.5 vs same-age |
73.8% visual scale |
| 2024 | 71.8% +0.9 vs same-age |
71.8% visual scale |
| 2025 | 71.5% +1.2 vs same-age |
71.5% visual scale |
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 2012 I10
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9,680 | 23.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 9,286 | 22.6% |
| 3 | Brakes | 8,962 | 21.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 5,970 | 14.5% |
| 5 | Visibility | 3,667 | 8.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,898 | 4.6% |
All I10 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13,937 | 63.6% | -1.5 pts | 70,729 |
| 2009 | 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 (this page) | 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 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Hyundai I10 years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Hyundai I10 reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 72.4% of their MOT tests (59,853 tests, 2023–2025), +1.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 54,291 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 I10?
The median tested example shows 54,291 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.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
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 the Open Government Licence v3.0.