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SM13 AKU

2013 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,130 mi
Last recorded112,130 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Hyundai I3061,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 AKU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 112,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 112,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick sticking on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 106,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 106,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,520 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 99,514 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 91,832 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 91,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 85,570 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 85,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,842 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,664 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 77,660 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 53,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,369 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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SM13 AKU is a 2013 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM13 AKU, 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 SM13 AKU registered?

SM13 AKU is a 2013 Hyundai I30, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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