2010 Hyundai I20 MOT pass rate: 69.1% (28,295 tests)
Is the 2010 I20 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.1% +2.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 68.2% +1.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 69.0% +2.1 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 2010 I20
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 8,831 | 33.4% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5,493 | 20.8% |
| 3 | Suspension | 3,540 | 13.4% |
| 4 | Visibility | 2,272 | 8.6% |
| 5 | Tyres | 2,240 | 8.5% |
| 6 | Steering | 1,105 | 4.2% |
All I20 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 27,260 | 68.9% | +2.5 pts | 80,115 |
| 2010 (this page) | 28,295 | 69.1% | +1.8 pts | 78,261 |
| 2011 | 28,434 | 68.5% | -0.7 pts | 76,824 |
| 2012 | 28,476 | 69.1% | -2.2 pts | 68,921 |
| 2013 | 37,005 | 71.6% | -1.7 pts | 63,418 |
| 2014 | 38,651 | 77.8% | +1.9 pts | 57,743 |
| 2015 | 38,006 | 84.0% | +5.3 pts | 55,909 |
| 2016 | 40,889 | 85.5% | +4.2 pts | 49,191 |
| 2017 | 34,674 | 87.4% | +3.4 pts | 43,320 |
| 2018 | 25,643 | 89.9% | +3.5 pts | 35,636 |
| 2019 | 21,863 | 91.4% | +3.0 pts | 28,767 |
| 2020 | 11,535 | 93.3% | +3.4 pts | 22,880 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Hyundai I20 reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 69.1% of their MOT tests (28,295 tests, 2023–2025), +1.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 78,261 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 I20?
The median tested example shows 78,261 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.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2010 I20?
In this cohort petrols pass 69.5% of tests against 62.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
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.