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BF08 EFT

2008 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I3070,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EFT
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 71,927 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f & o/s/f ()

Underseal applied

Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 68,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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 28 Feb 2024 61,506 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 61,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,735 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,268 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 48,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,747 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 36,747 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,814 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,206 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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BF08 EFT is a 2008 Hyundai I30 in Black 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 BF08 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2008 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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