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EJ58 LFY

2008 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I2057,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 LFY
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 87,987 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 87,987 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Sump plug loose, tightened during test. oil wiped off. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 87,603 miles

Emissions unable to be completed c.o 0.58% smoking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door checkstrap

Clytch faulty

Fail 28 Nov 2023 87,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 87,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

drivers door strap missing

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,860 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 68,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,324 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,537 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,990 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,641 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 28,062 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,192 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,654 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I20?

Based on 1,488,641 MOT tests across 136,037 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
5,035
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
136,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,256
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EJ58 LFY is a 2008 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,335 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 I20 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 6,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ58 LFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I20 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai I20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ58 LFY registered?

EJ58 LFY is a 2008 Hyundai I20, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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