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SM09 ZMV

2009 Hyundai I10

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,354 mi
Last recorded68,354 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ZMV
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 68,354 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush/bearing slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 65,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Slight lift at top bush.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Slight lift at top bush.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 65,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Slight lift at top bush.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Slight lift at top bush.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,709 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 58,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 48,044 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2023 48,044 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

brake warning sign on dash

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 May 2021 39,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,438 miles

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

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

Rear suspension generally corroded due to lack of use

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S and O/S due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,923 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 28,920 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,747 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 21,744 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 21,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced internal on lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

inside of windnscreen dirty

interior filthy

underside of vehicle and suspension components rusty and weak in places

Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,943 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 13,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 12,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2014 11,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 11,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 9,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,567 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 6,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM09 ZMV is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM09 ZMV, 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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SM09 ZMV is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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