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SW08 FTC

2008 Hyundai I10

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I1047,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 FTC
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2026 81,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 72,177 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no readings due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,227 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 71,227 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 71,224 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,144 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,477 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 64,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 56,275 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,887 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,747 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,274 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

small amount of play in o/s inner track rod joint

Fail 6 Jan 2015 43,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

small amount of play in o/s inner track rod joint

Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,673 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 41,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Jul 2013 38,766 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,492 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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SW08 FTC 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 SW08 FTC, 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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SW08 FTC is a 2008 Hyundai I10, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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