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ET59 FSC

2010 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

147,865 mi
Last recorded147,865 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET59 FSC
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,865 miles

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both side (3.1 (a) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 147,847 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both side (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 146,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 146,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 146,369 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 146,368 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut both sides (5.2.3 (g))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear both sides shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 146,352 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 146,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 142,602 miles

Offside Front wing damage but not sharp edge

Fail 16 Aug 2021 142,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour in wing arch (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing damage but not sharp edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 135,890 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 135,890 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 122,946 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 122,946 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 100,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,692 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 85,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,736 miles

Nearside Rear drop link

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear drop link

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 23,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,105 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 FSC is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FSC, 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 FSC is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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