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SW09 GVU

2009 Hyundai I10

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,896 mi
Last recorded102,896 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GVU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 102,896 miles

Exhaust flexi leaking

Fail 6 May 2026 102,895 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2025 97,674 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 97,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,017 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,686 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 86,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside wishbone mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 79,723 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 79,722 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Both coils corroded

Rear Both shockers corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 73,439 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 73,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,320 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake binding.

Pass 23 May 2019 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, leaking slightly

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated, tread cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 51,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 45,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 43,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,109 miles

OSF FOG LAMP TRIM MISSING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SW09 GVU is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SW09 GVU, 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 SW09 GVU registered?

SW09 GVU is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is SW09 GVU safe to buy?

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