87.1%
pass rate across 73,924 tests
85.3% first-time pass rate
38,722 mi median at test
Hyundai I10 2016 vs 2019
The same model, 3 years apart, compared on 132,648 real MOT tests. The raw pass rate mostly measures age; the like-for-like row and the mileage bands show what survives that adjustment.
89.7%
pass rate across 58,724 tests
88.5% first-time pass rate
23,950 mi median at test
The short answer
The 2019 I10 passes more — but most of it is age
Across 132,648 tests, the 2019 I10 passes 89.7% of MOTs and the 2016 87.1%. The 2019 cars are 3 years newer and were tested at a median 23,950 miles against 38,722, so part of that gap is simply age and use. Against what their age and mileage predict, the 2019 is +0.2 points and the 2016 +3.1 — a like-for-like gap of −2.9 points. Most of the raw advantage disappears once the two are matched. Typical repair bills are £27–£66 on the 2016 and £21–£54 on the 2019. The two bills are close. Repairs under £30 account for 49% of the 2016's recorded faults and 70% of the 2019's. The most common failing part is wiper blade on the 2016 and bulb on the 2019.
- Pass rate: 87.1% vs 89.7%
- Tests: 73,924 vs 58,724
- Like-for-like: +3.1 vs +0.2 pts
- Median mileage: 38,722 vs 23,950 mi
- Typical repair: £27–£66 vs £21–£54
- Cheap fixes: 49% vs 70%
| Measure | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests on record | 73,924 | 58,724 |
| Pass rate, all MOTs | 87.1% | 89.7% stronger figure |
| First-time pass rate | 85.3% | 88.5% stronger figure |
| Against the UK average | +3.1 pts stronger figure | +0.2 pts |
| Like-for-like, age and mileage adjusted | +3.1 pts stronger figure | +0.2 pts |
| Average mileage at test | 42,142 mi | 26,838 mi |
| Median mileage at test | 38,722 mi | 23,950 mi |
| Typical repair bill | £27–£66 | £21–£54 stronger figure |
| Repairs under £30 | 49% | 70% stronger figure |
| Most common failing part | Wiper Blade | Bulb |
| Variants recorded | 1 | 1 |
| Main fuel | Petrol 100% | Petrol 100% |
A ✓ marks the stronger figure in each row. It compares the two model years, not either one against the national average.
What goes wrong most often
The most common priced failures on each year, as a share of that year's tests. Repair costs are estimates from UK parts data, not quotes.
2016 I10
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.4% £8–£22
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1.4% £80–£200
- Wipers blade defective 1.4% £8–£22
- Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick 1.3% £18–£45
- Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements 1.3% £45–£110
2019 I10
- Daytime running lamps not working 2.8% £3–£15
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.9% £8–£22
- Wipers blade defective 1.8% £8–£22
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively 1.4% £8–£22
- Daytime running lamps not working 1.2% £3–£15
Does the gap hold at higher mileage?
Pass rate by the mileage recorded at test. If the lead shrinks in the high-mileage bands, part of the headline difference was a younger, lower-mileage sample.
| Mileage | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30,000 mi | 91.1% · 25,002 tests | 92.0% · 37,991 tests |
| 30,000–60,000 mi | 86.3% · 34,395 tests | 85.8% · 18,667 tests |
| 60,000–90,000 mi | 82.6% · 11,989 tests | 81.1% · 1,847 tests |
| 90,000–120,000 mi | 79.5% · 2,174 tests | 75.6% · 180 tests |
| 120,000+ mi | 76.9% · 342 tests | 80.6% · 31 tests |
What to check before you buy
2016 Hyundai I10
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively — 1.4% of tests · £8–£22
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view — 1.4% of tests · £80–£200
- Wipers blade defective — 1.4% of tests · £8–£22
- Check the MOT history for the exact vehicle, not just the model year.
2019 Hyundai I10
- Daytime running lamps not working — 2.8% of tests · £3–£15
- Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively — 1.9% of tests · £8–£22
- Wipers blade defective — 1.8% of tests · £8–£22
- Check the MOT history for the exact vehicle, not just the model year.
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