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EJ08 LWS

2008 Hyundai I10

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,083 mi
Last recorded111,083 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I1047,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LWS
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 111,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 111,015 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,781 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 92,726 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,123 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP IS SO CORRODED OIL SEEPING THROUGH THE RUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH TRACK ROD DUST COVERS PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 68,082 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTER SECTION WITH FLEXI NEEDS REPLACING, HIGH O2 READING SO EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP IS SO CORRODED OIL SEEPING THROUGH THE RUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH TRACK ROD DUST COVERS PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,042 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 55,042 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,020 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,870 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 33,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 26,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 22,500 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 22,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 20,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 19,092 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 17,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 14,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,597 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 18 May 2012 10,737 miles

Both front tyres wareing on inner edges, O/s/is quite low & cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 10,737 miles

Both front tyres wareing on inner edges, O/s/is quite low & cut in tread

Pass 20 May 2011 8,765 miles

rear exhaust box cracked and leaking gases.

How Reliable is the Hyundai I10?

Based on 2,829,935 MOT tests across 251,032 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
3,836
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
251,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,951
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,192
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EJ08 LWS is a 2008 Hyundai I10 in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 47,534 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 I10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,951 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ08 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I10 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai I10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ08 LWS is a 2008 Hyundai I10, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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