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SM10 OBA

2010 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 OBA
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,591 miles

Rear Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,410 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,326 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,552 miles

vaiours suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2021 74,552 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vaiours suspension corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,118 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,628 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,171 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,740 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 43,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 29,259 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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SM10 OBA is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM10 OBA, 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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SM10 OBA is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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