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SE09 DCU

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,730 mi
Last recorded77,730 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 DCU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,730 miles

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

Nearside Front washer inoperative

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

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 1 Apr 2026 77,729 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front washer inoperative

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

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats x3 ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 70,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats x3 ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 66,315 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 66,315 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 60,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 60,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished on shoulders, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 42,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid level full and pump can be heard (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily perished on shoulders cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished on shoulders, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Scraping noise from Nearside front wheel when rotated, unable to identify source.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,006 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,922 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 35,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,029 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 33,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,602 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,554 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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SE09 DCU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SE09 DCU, 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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SE09 DCU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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