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ET59 FAO

2010 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,146 mi
Last recorded118,146 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 FAO
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,146 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 118,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

poor hand brake

Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,073 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,764 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 105,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspect offside rear brake binding when hot

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,556 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,090 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,011 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,276 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,206 miles

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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 FAO is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Red 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 ET59 FAO, 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 FAO is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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