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EJ59 RKU

2009 Hyundai I10

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 RKU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 59,998 miles

Offside Front tyre badly perished on edges,advise renewing soon -175/60/14

Rear brake imbalance -offside rear brake performance lower than nearside rear

Pass 27 Jan 2025 58,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage to bumper

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of overheating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage to bumper

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 40,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 38,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 36,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,451 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,691 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 27,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,293 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,973 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 17,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 13,591 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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EJ59 RKU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ59 RKU, 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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EJ59 RKU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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