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SM08 ULE

2008 Hyundai I10

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,539 mi
Last recorded93,539 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I1047,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,539 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 93,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,201 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 78,196 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2021 73,665 miles

N/S/F Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

N/S/F Track rod end ball joint dust cover perised

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Some corrosion to rear axle beam / rear trail arms.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,979 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower mounting

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs on inner faces

Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower mounting

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,769 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 67,283 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 67,283 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 62,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil level low

sump pan corroded and seeping

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,137 miles

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

Front slight play in inner steering arm joints

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,337 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 42,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,080 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 33,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 23,513 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 23,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,444 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 ULE is a 2008 Hyundai I10 in Silver 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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2008 Hyundai I10, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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