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SJ59 AEF

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,590 mi
Last recorded68,590 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 AEF
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,590 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 68,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,622 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 57,641 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END--(DRUM-STICK) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,021 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 55,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP-LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP-LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,899 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 53,898 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 50,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and also nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and also 2x nails in tread

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and also nail in tread

Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,322 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and also nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and also 2x nails in tread

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and also nail in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,036 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished and punctured

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres heavily perished and punctured

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs red in colour, suspect exposed to heat at some point, not seriously weakened

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 25,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 15,708 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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SJ59 AEF is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black 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 SJ59 AEF, 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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SJ59 AEF is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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