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RJ09 VSU

2009 Hyundai I10

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VSU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,540 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 88,540 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,123 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 81,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,324 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,779 miles

Offside Front top strut mount has play

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 60,779 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount has play

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,500 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,103 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,524 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,524 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 14,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,190 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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RJ09 VSU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Blue 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 RJ09 VSU, 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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RJ09 VSU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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