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EJ54 SEA

2010 Hyundai I30

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,339 mi
Last recorded94,339 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 SEA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 94,339 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 91,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,538 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 87,489 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,822 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,969 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 75,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,947 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 68,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2019 68,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 57,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,646 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 51,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,410 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 43,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,228 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 36,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,528 miles

All tyres perished & cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers fitted obscuring inner/outer sills

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EJ54 SEA is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJ54 SEA, 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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EJ54 SEA is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 24 July 2010.

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