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DG59 VSM

2009 Hyundai I10

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VSM
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 128,561 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 128,560 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,956 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 120,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,032 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,180 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,180 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,618 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 103,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,443 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,698 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,755 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 65,457 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R outer tyre wall showing signs of 'scrubbing'

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,565 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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DG59 VSM is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG59 VSM, 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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DG59 VSM is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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