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BR54 SMS

2009 Hyundai I10

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,207 mi
Last recorded70,207 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR54 SMS
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 58,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Levelling motor faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,869 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 45,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 41,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,663 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 39,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,747 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I10?

Based on 2,829,935 MOT tests across 251,032 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
3,836
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
251,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,951
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,192
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BR54 SMS is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai I10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,653 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai I10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,951 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR54 SMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I10 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Hyundai I10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BR54 SMS is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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