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EK59 ELU

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,543 mi
Last recorded37,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ELU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,543 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 37,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 35,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 33,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 30,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 30,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,530 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 1 Feb 2021 27,385 miles

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Pass 30 Jan 2020 26,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 23,957 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 23,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 20,829 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 20,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,426 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 17,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 8,902 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I10?

Based on 2,829,935 MOT tests across 251,032 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
3,836
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
251,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,951
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,192
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EK59 ELU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai I10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,653 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 I10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,951 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK59 ELU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I10 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Hyundai I10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK59 ELU registered?

EK59 ELU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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