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SM59 HUJ

2010 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,974 mi
Last recorded27,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 HUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 27,974 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S Shock absorbers corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 cracked/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 27,974 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S Shock absorbers corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 cracked/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 27,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 25,658 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 25,658 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 24,617 miles

Battery slightly insecure.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes beginning to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres beginning to perish. 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Rear Rear brakes worn.

Rear brakes noisy during RBT.

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Various suspension components corroded on vehicle.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 22,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

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

hand brake travel

Fail 6 Jan 2022 22,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

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

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Jan 2021 21,188 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 19,348 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 19,347 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking/corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 17,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 14,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes corroded at tips (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 14,902 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear badly cracked cords shown (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes corroded at tips (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres badly cracked 185/60 15

Pass 30 Dec 2016 13,316 miles

all brake pipes slightly coroded

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 5 Jan 2016 11,699 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 11,695 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2014 9,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 7,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 6,107 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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SM59 HUJ is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM59 HUJ, 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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SM59 HUJ is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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