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A5 MFO

2008 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I3070,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MFO
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 163,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 153,529 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 145,594 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,211 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 29 Jun 2021 129,156 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 123,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 114,632 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,436 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,569 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,918 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,103 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,818 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai I30?

Based on 1,479,391 MOT tests across 127,434 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,344
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
127,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,383
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,514
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,483
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A5 MFO is a 2008 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 70,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,383 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 MFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai I30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 MFO is a 2008 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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