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FY09 VLU

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,766 mi
Last recorded33,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VLU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 33,766 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 33,766 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 31,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 31,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 28,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 25,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 25,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 22,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outside edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 19,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 19,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 17,438 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 17,438 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,886 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 13,886 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 10,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 4,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,393 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I10?

Based on 2,829,935 MOT tests across 251,032 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
3,836
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
251,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,951
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,192
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FY09 VLU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai I10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,653 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 I10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,951 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I10 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Hyundai I10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY09 VLU registered?

FY09 VLU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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