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ET59 FCE

2010 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2026 121,237 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlights cloudy

Underbody and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2024 116,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 116,074 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Nearside & Offside. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp staying to go hazy.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tailgate corrosion.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,026 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,895 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody covered in grease like material

Fail 30 Jul 2021 92,895 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody covered in grease like material

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,838 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,196 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear shocker outer casings corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock from steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock from steering rack

Pass 20 May 2016 61,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 52,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,452 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,568 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 FCE 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 FCE, 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 FCE is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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