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SM10 VLW

2010 Hyundai I30

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,697 mi
Last recorded59,697 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai I3062,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VLW
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,697 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 52,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 50,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 45,079 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 45,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 15kg (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,961 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 33,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyre treads cracked

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 26,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyre treads cracked

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 15,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 11,601 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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SM10 VLW is a 2010 Hyundai I30 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM10 VLW, 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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SM10 VLW is a 2010 Hyundai I30, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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