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LF13 SMX

2013 Hyundai I30

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,352 mi
Last recorded120,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Hyundai I3061,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 SMX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,352 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,607 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,860 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 98,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,747 miles

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

N/s/r tyre worn uneven

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,747 miles

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

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

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

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

N/s/r tyre worn uneven

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,540 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing

Vehicle was presented with no oil reading on dipstick, topped up to carry out test

Fail 13 Dec 2021 74,540 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/r tyre perishing

Vehicle was presented with no oil reading on dipstick, topped up to carry out test

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 47,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,362 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp bulb output down compared to nearside

Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp bulb output down compared to nearside

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,899 miles

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)

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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LF13 SMX is a 2013 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LF13 SMX, 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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What year was LF13 SMX registered?

LF13 SMX is a 2013 Hyundai I30, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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