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EA10 GFY

2010 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,264 mi
Last recorded89,264 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 GFY
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,264 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear backing plated corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 89,264 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear backing plated corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 24 Jan 2025 87,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,973 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front outer casing surface corrosion (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight wear/knocking from inner steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 83,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

KNOCKING FROM STEERING

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,717 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 74,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 49,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 43,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,743 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,458 miles

Front wipers torn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,824 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,476 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,941 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I20?

Based on 1,488,641 MOT tests across 136,037 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
5,035
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
136,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,256
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EA10 GFY is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 54,272 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 I20 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 6,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA10 GFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I20 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Hyundai I20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA10 GFY is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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