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E17 SMT

2010 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,275 mi
Last recorded115,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 SMT
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 115,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 107,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,766 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,702 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play worn or loose excessive movement felt at steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 88,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,198 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,523 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape (inner shoulder

Fail 1 May 2018 53,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape (inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2017 49,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,250 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 23,094 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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E17 SMT is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 62,639 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 E17 SMT, 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 16 years old, this Hyundai I30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E17 SMT is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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