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ET59 FME

2010 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,787 mi
Last recorded103,787 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 FME
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,787 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake has very little reserve travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 103,787 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake has very little reserve travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 100,112 miles

Handbrake very little reserve travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 100,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake very little reserve travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,676 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake very little reserve travel

Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,370 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 93,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 90,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working no noise from motor (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,293 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting quite bad - in need of replacement asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm approx in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approx in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 75,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald, with plies just emerging (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm approx in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approx in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,110 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 57,015 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,469 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 44,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2015 36,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,747 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,405 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 FME is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 ET59 FME, 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 FME is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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