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ET59 EKJ

2010 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,529 mi
Last recorded137,529 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 EKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 137,529 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,860 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,455 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 126,417 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 124,929 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 122,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 122,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front 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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,050 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside most front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 117,050 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside most front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,949 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly due to a lowering in performance of the rear shock absorbers

Flexible section of the exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 113,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly due to a lowering in performance of the rear shock absorbers

Flexible section of the exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Long travel on the parking brake lever and release button end cap missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 103,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,458 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2016 69,458 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,814 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 5 Jan 2015 55,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,206 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 7 Jan 2014 43,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,542 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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ET59 EKJ is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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