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J24 RCA

2008 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

121,100 mi
Last recorded121,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I2057,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 RCA
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,100 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 121,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 113,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 107,316 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is wearing unevenly

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

The exhaust system has a leak

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,280 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,326 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 92,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,291 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 92,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,354 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 55,422 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 55,422 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,610 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,875 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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J24 RCA is a 2008 Hyundai I20 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 J24 RCA, 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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J24 RCA is a 2008 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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