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EK10 VZW

2010 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,248 mi
Last recorded152,248 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 VZW
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 152,248 miles

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

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

rear wing damaged

Fail 22 May 2026 152,248 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear wing damaged

Pass 31 May 2025 134,063 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr quarter damage

Pass 13 May 2024 127,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracking inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 123,216 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated, rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,365 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,388 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 106,388 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,149 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,149 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear object in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 56,723 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 56,723 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,453 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 VZW is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Silver 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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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