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LY59 ELH

2010 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,131 mi
Last recorded59,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ELH
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 59,131 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 59,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,085 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 54,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,261 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 50,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive wear in o/s inner joint of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,550 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,991 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp unit lens some deterioration

Offside Front head lamp unit lens some deterioration

knocking from steering

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,710 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,204 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,453 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,340 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 22,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,115 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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LY59 ELH is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY59 ELH, 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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LY59 ELH is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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