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YX08 VYP

2008 Hyundai I30

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,204 mi
Last recorded168,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I3070,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VYP
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 168,204 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror taped up

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

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

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

Rear shocker corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror taped up

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

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

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

Rear shocker corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 158,683 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f wing mirror deteriated /taped up

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 158,616 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f wing mirror deteriated /taped up

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 147,788 miles

n/s/f wing mirror taped up

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 147,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 140,243 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 128,869 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 128,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 109,584 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 109,584 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 98,773 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 98,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,254 miles

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

slight blow on front exhaust system

Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,254 miles

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

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

slight blow on front exhaust system

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,965 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I30?

Based on 1,479,391 MOT tests across 127,434 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,344
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
127,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,383
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,514
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,483
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YX08 VYP is a 2008 Hyundai I30 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 70,561 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 I30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,383 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 VYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai I30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX08 VYP is a 2008 Hyundai I30, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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