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GU58 VLV

2008 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,159 mi
Last recorded48,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I2057,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VLV
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hole in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Jul 2024 46,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hole in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,921 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,633 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 22,471 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 22,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,226 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,719 miles

accelerator control slightly notchy.

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall. o/s/f tyre startiong to perish n/s/r tyre starting to perish. o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 15,539 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GU58 VLV is a 2008 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU58 VLV, 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 GU58 VLV registered?

GU58 VLV is a 2008 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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