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SM59 MYJ

2009 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,042 mi
Last recorded96,042 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 MYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to bulkhead both (1.1.11 (c))

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

age related underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2026 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to bulkhead both (1.1.11 (c))

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

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 93,549 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 93,542 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,083 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 92,082 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,370 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,643 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 88,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,675 miles

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

inner shoulders worn on front tyres

Fail 9 Aug 2021 86,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

inner shoulders worn on front tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,765 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 16 Aug 2019 82,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,284 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 79,277 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,059 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to centre rear seatbelt buckle(plastic parts)

worn patch on brake pedal rubber

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,452 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

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 MYJ is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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 MYJ, 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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SM59 MYJ is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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