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AJ59 GKG

2009 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,289 mi
Last recorded97,289 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I2054,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 GKG
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,289 miles

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

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,804 miles

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 94,742 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,729 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 76,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,021 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 63,021 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,915 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2013 37,914 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,432 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AJ59 GKG is a 2009 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ59 GKG, 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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AJ59 GKG is a 2009 Hyundai I20, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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