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AJ59 XGC

2009 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,054 mi
Last recorded119,054 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I3061,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XGC
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 119,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,871 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 116,486 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective broken and full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 113,404 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,013 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 85,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,767 miles

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/r tyre showing cracks in tread but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/r tyre showing cracks in tread but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,809 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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AJ59 XGC is a 2009 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 61,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ59 XGC, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai I30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ59 XGC is a 2009 Hyundai I30, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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