CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK10 WHZ

2010 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 101,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 96,977 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 96,971 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,466 miles

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

all under body covered in black thick sealant

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,965 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 66,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 56,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,801 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,329 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,845 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel high

rear discs in poor condition

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856015 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856015 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel high

nail in nsr tyre 1856015

osf tyre worn close to limit 1856015

rear discs in poor condition

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,516 miles

rear brake pads worn

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 17,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Hyundai I20 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK10 WHZ is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK10 WHZ?

You can check the full history of EK10 WHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK10 WHZ registered?

EK10 WHZ is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is EK10 WHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK10 WHZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK10 WHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK10 WHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.