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A20 MLM

2009 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,097 mi
Last recorded27,097 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I2054,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MLM
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 27,097 miles

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

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

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 between flixi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded at spring seats

Fail 31 Oct 2025 27,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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 between flixi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded at spring seats

Pass 24 Oct 2024 26,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to testable steering and suspension components including prescribed areas .not considered excessive

Fail 24 Oct 2024 26,586 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to testable steering and suspension components including prescribed areas .not considered excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2023 25,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to exposed parts of rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to front steering and suspension components not considered excessive

rear axle and coil springs corroded not considered excessive

Fail 26 Oct 2023 25,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slightly corroded (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to exposed parts of rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin grinding from rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to front steering and suspension components not considered excessive

rear axle and coil springs corroded not considered excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2022 24,156 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 21,794 miles

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

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

slight oil leak at sump

Pass 4 Nov 2020 20,276 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 20,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 18,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2019 18,747 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))

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2018 15,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 13,237 miles

slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to front subframe,steering and suspension components

Fail 4 Nov 2017 13,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside wiper smearing slightly

slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to front subframe,steering and suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 10,583 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 7,961 miles

offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 27 Oct 2014 6,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 5,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 3,508 miles

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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A20 MLM is a 2009 Hyundai I20 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 54,818 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 A20 MLM, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai I20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 MLM is a 2009 Hyundai I20, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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