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AV08 RBU

2008 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,568 mi
Last recorded146,568 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I3070,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RBU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 146,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door doesn't open from inside or out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

tpms light on

Fail 27 May 2026 146,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door doesn't open from inside or out (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jun 2025 140,302 miles

both rear brake discs covers corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 140,302 miles

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

both rear brake discs covers corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 132,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

both front lower arm bushes split

Fail 31 May 2024 132,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

both front lower arm bushes split

Pass 8 Jun 2023 125,268 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear boot rams weak

Fail 2 Jun 2023 125,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear boot rams weak

Pass 14 Jun 2022 119,315 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 119,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 111,766 miles

both front bottom arm bushes worn and slight debonding

Pass 18 Jun 2020 109,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,650 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 101,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,927 miles

slight free play in hand brake

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,995 miles

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,706 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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AV08 RBU is a 2008 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,991cc 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 AV08 RBU, 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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AV08 RBU is a 2008 Hyundai I30, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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