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A9 FHN

2008 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,880 mi
Last recorded88,880 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I3070,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FHN
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 88,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine x under covers fitted / slight wear on front roll bar D busjes / corrosion on rear springs / slight corrosion on front discs

slight handbrake travel [n/s handbrake little low]

Fail 20 Nov 2025 88,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding x heat signs on disc (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine x under covers fitted / slight wear on front roll bar D busjes / corrosion on rear springs / slight corrosion on front discs

slight handbrake travel [n/s handbrake little low]

Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to heat signs x corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre 3mm / n/s/r tyre perishing x low on pressure / slight mist on n/s/f shock /

n/s/r handbrake reading low [only just passed braker test ] adv check out brakes]

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2023 69,448 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 69,362 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements have a honeycomb or similar effect background on vehicles first registered on or after 1 September 2001 (taken from inspection manual) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements have a honeycomb or similar effect background on vehicles first registered on or after 1 September 2001 (taken from inspection manual) (0.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 57,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 56,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 54,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,219 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

front brake pads beginning to wear low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/r drop link

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,674 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 43,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,150 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,122 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

unable to examine brake pipes fully, due to undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

unable to examine brake pipes fully, due to undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,216 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

O/S/R Droplink slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2014 34,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Droplink slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,144 miles

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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A9 FHN is a 2008 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A9 FHN, 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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A9 FHN is a 2008 Hyundai I30, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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