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SW59 GVX

2010 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,018 mi
Last recorded119,018 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GVX
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,018 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 118,891 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 28 Jan 2021 116,079 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 116,068 miles

Brake performance not tested due to loose and possible risk of detaching steering component (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 113,455 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 113,435 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,470 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,646 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 93,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded and grooving on inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,992 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 81,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 68,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,069 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,588 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 40,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SW59 GVX is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SW59 GVX, 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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SW59 GVX is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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