Hyundai I10 vs Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai I10
80%
MOT pass rate · 251,208 vehicles
Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v
62%
MOT pass rate · 364 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I10 (80%) and Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai I10 | Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 57,098 mi | 116,928 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 251,208 | 364 |
Most common faults
Hyundai I10
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I10 (80%) and Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.