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HN10 EMJ

2010 Hyundai I20

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN10 EMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,969 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure/Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,066 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 90,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing corroded and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 87,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,998 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack free play worn

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,191 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 80,191 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,867 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 76,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,048 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

under covers fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,427 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 35,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,622 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

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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HN10 EMJ is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN10 EMJ, 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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HN10 EMJ is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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