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EK10 VNM

2010 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 VNM
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 96,274 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 86,868 miles

Front Outer track rod ends corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 86,815 miles

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

Rear Axle fractured N/S & O/S coil spring cups (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer track rod ends corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil Spring cups corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 70,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,991 miles

Oil leak From sump plug

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,104 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

oil leak

rear wiper u/s

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,630 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,099 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,047 miles

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 VNM is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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