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SM10 VLZ

2010 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,473 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2025 85,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,725 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 71,725 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,208 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 VLZ is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLZ, 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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What year was SM10 VLZ registered?

SM10 VLZ is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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