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2009 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · DY59 OLH

DY59 OLH

2009 Hyundai I20 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 74,805 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI I20
Year / Origin
2009 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
Recorded Mileage
74,805 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-30 recorded 74,805 miles and showed minor issues: a registration plate lamp inoperative, headlamps with lens deposits not affecting light output, and front brakes with noisy operation despite appearing visually okay. These were all category 4 (minor) defects, and the test passed. However, the vehicle’s history reveals recurring suspension and lighting system problems. A pattern of suspension arm ball joint dust cover deterioration has persisted since 2023. In 2023-12-06, both nearside and offside covers were severely deteriorated, leading to a failure. By 2024-12-07, the offside cover was slightly defective, and in 2026, the covers were visually acceptable. This suggests intermittent maintenance or partial repairs, but the 2024 failure highlights unresolved issues. The offside headlamp lens defects also recurred, with a 2024-12-07 pass for a slight defect and a 2026-01-30 pass for lens deposits. The trend for suspension and lighting issues appears unstable. While some defects were resolved (e.g., dust covers in 2026), others resurfaced (e.g., headlamp deposits).

DY59 OLH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 74,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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DY59 OLH Mileage History

  1. 06/12/202360,990 mi
  2. 06/12/202360,990 mi
  3. 01/12/202466,087 mi+5,097 mi
  4. 07/12/202466,087 mi
  5. 30/01/202674,805 mi+8,718 mi

Average of roughly 6,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DY59 OLH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 17:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Hyundai I20 (DY59 OLH) between December 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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