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AE59 HCO

2009 Hyundai I30

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,854 mi
Last recorded61,854 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I3061,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 HCO
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 61,854 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 61,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,458 miles

various marks over vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,325 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 47,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,680 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 37,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,842 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 35,842 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Both rear tyres cracked on tread pattern

Fail 24 Oct 2017 30,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Both rear tyres cracked on tread pattern

Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,349 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 26,349 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,053 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,774 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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AE59 HCO is a 2009 Hyundai I30 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 61,424 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 AE59 HCO, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai I30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE59 HCO is a 2009 Hyundai I30, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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