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SM08 BMO

2008 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,689 mi
Last recorded93,689 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I1047,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 BMO
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 93,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail excessive corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,403 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 88,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 88,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,656 miles

both inner rack ends worn

off side front roller top worn

Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,443 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 60,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,706 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 56,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and devoid tread inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid tread inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

inner rack joint(s) have slight play

sump porous

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,351 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,013 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 8,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,131 miles

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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SM08 BMO is a 2008 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM08 BMO, 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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SM08 BMO is a 2008 Hyundai I10, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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