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EF09 LUA

2009 Hyundai I10

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,026 mi
Last recorded137,026 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 137,026 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 132,364 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,495 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 121,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 111,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,549 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 94,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,033 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split between tread and has small deep cuts close to cords

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Oil filter corroding

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Multiple small chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,409 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,040 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S/F tyre has cut close to cords

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,319 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres feathering on outer edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

minor damage around vehicle

n/s/f headlight insecure

o/s/r shock absorber losing damping effect

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear tyres worn on edges,becoming low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LUA 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 71.4%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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