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SM08 FTJ

2008 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,230 mi
Last recorded51,230 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I1047,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,230 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2026 51,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 49,789 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,685 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 47,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 37,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 35,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 34,495 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 34,487 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 31,654 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,327 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,654 miles

slight movement on nearside front steering rackend

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,336 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 3 May 2012 14,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 10,659 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 FTJ is a 2008 Hyundai I10 in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2008 Hyundai I10, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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