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EJ10 XSA

2010 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 XSA
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,488 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 91,488 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure SECURING BOLTS ON BRACKET HAVE SNAPPED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working REQUIRES REPLACEMENT PART (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING IN TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO WORN OUTER EDGE AND CRACKING IN TREADS (185/60/15 84H ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear SERVICE BRAKE NOT ACHIEVING LOCK ,DOES NOT AFFECT OVERALL BRAKE TEST RESULT

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,610 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 87,610 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 79,689 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 79,689 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

track rod ends covered in grease

Fail 17 Aug 2020 76,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

track rod ends covered in grease

Pass 3 May 2019 66,722 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit /worn on inner edge (3mm)

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2018 56,829 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 46,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,397 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,192 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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EJ10 XSA is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ10 XSA, 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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EJ10 XSA is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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