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EK10 XEA

2010 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 XEA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,049 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 86,049 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,965 miles

Under side of the vehicle underseal

Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Mirror missing

Underside of the vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,821 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 73,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,076 miles

travel on hanbrake cable and slightly uneven

Fail 25 Mar 2022 70,076 miles

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

travel on hanbrake cable and slightly uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,869 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 64,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,458 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 62,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,231 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,313 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,240 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 XEA is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XEA, 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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What year was EK10 XEA registered?

EK10 XEA is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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