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SM59 FSS

2009 Hyundai I10

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,711 mi
Last recorded70,711 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 FSS
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 70,711 miles

Front & Rear Suspension component mounting covered in underseal

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 14 Sep 2026 70,700 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & Rear Suspension component mounting covered in underseal

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,753 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside Front Upper & Lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 23 Jun 2025 67,753 miles

Front & Rear Suspension Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside Front Upper & Lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring seat / Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring seat / Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,086 miles

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 59,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,010 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,203 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,055 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inside edge/sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,842 miles

High level stop light has been disconnected

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,503 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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SM59 FSS is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 FSS, 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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What year was SM59 FSS registered?

SM59 FSS is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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