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BF08 EFS

2008 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I3070,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EFS
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 122,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,135 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 120,135 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s front and n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 110,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,927 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,159 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 94,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,381 miles

parking brake cable needs slight adjustment

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake cable needs slight adjustment

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perishing (1210) 185/65/15

Fail 1 Mar 2014 72,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perishing (1210) 185/65/15

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF08 EFS is a 2008 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF08 EFS, 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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BF08 EFS is a 2008 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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