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EK13 MBU

2013 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Hyundai I3061,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 MBU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 121,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,018 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,154 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 84,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,427 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 73,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 48,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2018 34,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 1 ()

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2018 34,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 21,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,000 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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EK13 MBU is a 2013 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2013 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 61,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK13 MBU, 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 13 years old, this Hyundai I30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK13 MBU is a 2013 Hyundai I30, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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