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EK10 DFL

2010 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,956 mi
Last recorded137,956 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 DFL
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 137,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft modification unsafe Knocking and roughness being found behind steering wheel in column (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,032 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 121,069 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjust Down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjust Down (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,285 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 113,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,744 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 Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,777 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 100,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,031 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,592 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre edges worn

Fail 17 Jan 2018 83,603 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre edges worn

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,429 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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EK10 DFL is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,591cc diesel 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 EK10 DFL, 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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EK10 DFL is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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