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EK09 ZHU

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,145 mi
Last recorded71,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 ZHU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,145 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 71,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 68,788 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,603 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 61,468 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,411 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 53,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,489 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 50,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,368 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both wipers split

Pass 26 Nov 2016 43,560 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 43,560 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,856 miles

near side front tyre is cut but not to cords

Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,408 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2012 23,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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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EK09 ZHU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK09 ZHU, 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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EK09 ZHU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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