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SW59 GWC

2010 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,593 mi
Last recorded75,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GWC
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has play

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Offside Front Upper top mount has play

shockers corroded both

Fail 14 Jan 2026 75,586 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated front to rear at axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated front to rear at axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount has play

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Offside Front Upper top mount has play

shockers corroded both

Pass 9 Jan 2025 73,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both shockers corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 73,734 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside or out (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both shockers corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,571 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front top mount have play

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2024 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front top mount have play

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

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Outer rear discs corroded on outer faces

Rear both shockers corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 67,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear leaking where its been joined (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Outer rear discs corroded on outer faces

Rear both shockers corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear shocker corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 63,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at end leading to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system taking car off brake roller pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear shocker corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Strut mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,385 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,078 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,080 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,477 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 25,475 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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 GWC is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Grey 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 SW59 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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