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HY10 XAE

2010 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 XAE
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,836 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 132,836 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 126,406 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 118,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 102,415 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 102,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,415 miles

Offside inner rack end ball joint has paly

Rear number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,415 miles

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

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

Brake pads carriers blocked and wheel caps fitted on all 4 wheels at the time of test, unable to see / check all brake pads

Offside inner rack end ball joint has paly

Rear number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,832 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 78,391 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 26 Jan 2019 78,391 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 48,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

knocking noise heard from steering column to steering rack area very soon reqs attention

note all brake pads checked as best poss with wheels on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,370 miles

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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HY10 XAE is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY10 XAE, 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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HY10 XAE is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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