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AE59 HCU

2009 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I3061,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 HCU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,719 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corroded underside of suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2025 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corroded underside of suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 69,988 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 69,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush perished and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bush perished and slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components show light corrosion.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,618 miles

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

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2021 61,618 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,734 miles

NSF tyre perished & worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,734 miles

NSF tyre perished & worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,215 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,864 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,256 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 42,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,969 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 HCU is a 2009 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HCU, 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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What year was AE59 HCU registered?

AE59 HCU is a 2009 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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