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ET59 ECA

2010 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,631 mi
Last recorded110,631 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 ECA
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shocks absorbers corroded both sides

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,078 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general under body corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,698 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,698 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,340 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2022 75,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 58,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 54,057 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,625 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,615 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 47,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dangling from mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,463 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,043 miles

Brake Pipes Been Greased

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,587 miles

Front Tyres 3mm tread depth.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,988 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,677 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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ET59 ECA is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET59 ECA, 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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ET59 ECA is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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