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SW59 GWE

2010 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,898 mi
Last recorded84,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I2054,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox lower mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 84,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox lower mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake slightly lagging in operation

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly lagging in opertion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gear box mounting bush starting to split and part from steel sleeve

Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 68,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile holder ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter securing clip missing

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Brackets broken/corroded/insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,338 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 59,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,832 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 54,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 49,295 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 49,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,657 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 42,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 36,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2016 36,468 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GWE is a 2010 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2010 Hyundai I20, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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