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FV59 TBU

2010 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 TBU
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 100,108 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

front hubs & associated components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 96,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/f in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle & related components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,865 miles

Engine oil was not visible on the dipstick, added 1 litre of engine oil see photos

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 93,865 miles

Engine oil was not visible on the dipstick, added 1 litre of engine oil see photos

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended May require replacement, but temporarily lubricated with silicone spray (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,173 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting and perishing and requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,896 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroding

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

Nearside Rear Small cut on wall

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low tread and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 87,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank,see photos (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ,see photos, may require rear brake hose flexi pipes as well ,brake pipe union nuts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear coil springs corroding

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low tread and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,656 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 85,656 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Did not fasten first time ,contaminants inside buckle workings ,may require replacement. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,260 miles

EMS lamp lit at start of test ,then went out during test ,further investigaition

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 82,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively requires attention (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear park brake grating on application on Roller Brake tester

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking cut in sidewall 3mm tread

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 59,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2015 49,533 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,102 miles

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

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

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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FV59 TBU is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 FV59 TBU, 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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FV59 TBU is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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