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EF09 LWE

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,930 mi
Last recorded131,930 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LWE
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 131,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 128,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 124,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 121,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2021 112,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,516 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,287 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,512 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,342 miles

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 9 Jul 2015 63,326 miles

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

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,345 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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EF09 LWE is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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