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SM08 BMU

2008 Hyundai I10

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

50,573 mi
Last recorded50,573 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I1047,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 BMU
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 50,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 43,835 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 43,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 37,603 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 31,663 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 31,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 25,408 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 25,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and Splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and Splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,476 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 20,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,127 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,139 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 8,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 8,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,860 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 7,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,248 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,790 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 BMU 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 SM08 BMU, 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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What year was SM08 BMU registered?

SM08 BMU is a 2008 Hyundai I10, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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