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EK10 MTU

2010 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,217 mi
Last recorded117,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 117,217 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 117,217 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,450 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 94,447 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Recorded 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil level below minimum ( none on dipstick )

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,503 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2023 81,503 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,965 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 63,953 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,509 miles

Central Rear wiper blade split

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear wiper blade split

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in at wrong angle to repair (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 58,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,377 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2015 41,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 41,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MTU is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTU, 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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What year was EK10 MTU registered?

EK10 MTU is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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