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EJ59 YKY

2009 Hyundai I10

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 YKY
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 60,514 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 60,507 miles

Central Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 54,333 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 54,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,661 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 43,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,701 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 31,699 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,634 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 22,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres perished/cracked

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,010 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 18,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 10,610 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 YKY is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ59 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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