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SM10 VLY

2010 Hyundai I20

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,323 mi
Last recorded81,323 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VLY
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,323 miles

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

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

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

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

under floor components corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

under floor components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view coloured sticker on it (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2024 78,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view coloured sticker on it (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,212 miles

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

Underside components corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Underside components corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,287 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both part of flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

travel h/brake

wipers poor

Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi[sub-frame to body] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi[sub-frame to body] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both part of flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

travel h/brake

wipers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,049 miles

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

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

all metal b/pipe that are part of a flexi corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 70,049 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

all metal b/pipe that are part of a flexi corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,920 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

clip on o/s steering rack boot loose

dampness front sub-frame

Fail 19 Oct 2020 67,919 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

clip on o/s steering rack boot loose

dampness front sub-frame

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,808 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 63,808 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs breaking up on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,499 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 58,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,713 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,070 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 43,070 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,720 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 VLY is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Green with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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