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EK10 VZC

2010 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,021 mi
Last recorded122,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 VZC
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 122,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,685 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 94,685 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,649 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 76,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,502 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 56,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,821 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,677 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 47,699 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded and scored

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,897 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 12,610 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VZC is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

EK10 VZC is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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