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VK59 SYV

2009 Hyundai I10

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,299 mi
Last recorded67,299 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I1043,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 67,299 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,146 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle Corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,531 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 47,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,995 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 40,995 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged signs of being run flat 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 36,045 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 31,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,183 miles

front brake pads 20-25% left

Fail 2 Oct 2018 28,183 miles

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

front brake pads 20-25% left

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,514 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 14,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,789 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 SYV is a 2009 Hyundai I10 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYV, 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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VK59 SYV is a 2009 Hyundai I10, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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