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VK59 LUE

2009 Hyundai I10

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,714 mi
Last recorded41,714 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 LUE
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 41,714 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 39,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 39,566 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 36,977 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2023 34,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 32,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 32,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 30,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,238 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 28,235 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 26,195 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 26,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,426 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,117 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 19,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,859 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 16,859 miles

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

noise n/s/f wheel possible pads

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,373 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 10,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VK59 LUE is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK59 LUE, 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 VK59 LUE registered?

VK59 LUE is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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