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EK10 MTE

2010 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 MTE
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 93,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged, but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 90,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,627 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,859 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 51,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,493 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

small cut in tread of nearside front tyre - no cords/casing visible

Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

advise replacement of nearside front windscreen wiper blade

naul in tread - offside front tyre

nearside rear foot brake - reduced effort

small cut in tread of nearside front tyre - no cords/casing visible

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre heavily perished with small splits

park brake lever has slight travel

Fail 2 Apr 2015 40,878 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre heavily perished with small splits

park brake lever has slight travel

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,578 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 28,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EK10 MTE is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK10 MTE, 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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EK10 MTE is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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