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ET59 FVR

2010 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 FVR
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,325 miles

Battery warning light stays on.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tail gate stays weak.

Fail 12 Sep 2025 76,322 miles

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

Battery warning light stays on.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tail gate stays weak.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 73,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 69,422 miles

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 17 Sep 2022 67,098 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,212 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,855 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 63,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to deform across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to deform across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 57,069 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to deform across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to deform across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,599 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear outer sill and lower arch

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 21 Feb 2018 50,599 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to nearside rear outer sill and lower arch

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,948 miles

Front Brakes binding on slightly

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

Rear Brakes binding on slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r bumper and outer sill

oil filter slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,268 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,304 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 31,304 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,066 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 25,066 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,765 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 18,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FVR is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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