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EK59 GRU

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 94,915 miles

Coil springs corroded, Rear, Nearside and Offside

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,905 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front engine oil level just above minimum mark

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has two cuts to outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,271 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,254 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,279 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 25,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 GRU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GRU, 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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EK59 GRU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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