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AO08 VFP

2008 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,637 mi
Last recorded183,637 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I3070,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VFP
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 183,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 173,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 163,957 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 153,232 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 153,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2022 142,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,506 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,565 miles

tpms shows a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,521 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 102,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,101 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,961 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,961 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,544 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AO08 VFP is a 2008 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 VFP, 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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AO08 VFP is a 2008 Hyundai I30, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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