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ET59 EAJ

2010 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 EAJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 115,560 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 114,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,641 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 103,639 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Offside Front headlight dipped beam dim

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

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

Offside number plate light dim

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,228 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Offside Front headlight dipped beam dim

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

Offside number plate light dim

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 3 Feb 2022 91,180 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,543 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 87,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,361 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 84,361 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,847 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,171 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 73,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,583 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 67,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 2.65 avg (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge strongly 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,360 miles

Child seat N/S/R

Rear wiper torn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat N/S/R

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,770 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 56,769 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,356 miles

cannot inspect rear brake pads

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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ET59 EAJ is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ET59 EAJ, 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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ET59 EAJ is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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