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EF09 ESU

2009 Hyundai I10

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ESU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,030 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 78,977 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Throttle unstable. Engine speed erratic. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,588 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 69,588 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 64,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 64,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 61,424 miles

Clutch bearing noise.

Front brake squeal. Suspect worn pads. Unable to corm without removal of wheels.

Tracking required.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 61,394 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch bearing noise.

Front brake squeal. Suspect worn pads. Unable to corm without removal of wheels.

Tracking required.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,246 miles

Offside rear lamp, bumper & wing damage.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 59,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside rear lamp, bumper & wing damage.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 54,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,764 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,764 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,831 miles

Offside Front starting to crack on the sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 35,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 31,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EF09 ESU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF09 ESU, 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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EF09 ESU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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