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EJ10 UPX

2010 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,321 mi
Last recorded134,321 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 UPX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 134,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 134,257 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 129,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 121,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 121,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 112,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wipers just starting to smear slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wipers just starting to smear slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,385 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,971 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Wobble on crank pulley

Fail 7 Sep 2018 76,971 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Wobble on crank pulley

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,850 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded and front pads getting low

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly cracking

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on both edges (just ok for mot)

Both rear brake discs lipped and brake pads worn low

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Rear wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 12 Aug 2016 47,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded and front pads getting low

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly cracking

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on both edges (just ok for mot)

Both rear brake discs lipped and brake pads worn low

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Rear wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,746 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 23,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 23,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 19,482 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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EJ10 UPX is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJ10 UPX, 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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EJ10 UPX is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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