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ET59 FTJ

2010 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 FTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 81,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

oil level low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 18 Jul 2024 77,505 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested may cause additional damage to brake disc (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

oil level low

rear exhaust heat shield loose

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 72,862 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 63,544 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,565 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,256 miles

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

all brake pipes & hose ends coated in copper grease & cannot be inspected properly

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 24,103 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,537 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FTJ is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTJ, 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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What year was ET59 FTJ registered?

ET59 FTJ is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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