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AE59 MDF

2009 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,416 mi
Last recorded88,416 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I3061,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 MDF
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,416 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 88,416 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,679 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 79,570 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,095 miles

Cant See Rear Brake Pads

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2022 74,067 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Cant See Rear Brake Pads

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,679 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner arch cover damaged

Nearside Front wing slightly damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,306 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel arch damaged

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,098 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

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

REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,289 miles

Wipers deteriorated but still clearing windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 34,060 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NS headlight aim not tested

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,114 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Steering lock not working (Advised by presenter that vehicle not originally fitted with steering lock)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 25,103 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2013 13,995 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 13,995 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

2 nails in NSR tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 8,604 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 8,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 MDF is a 2009 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF is a 2009 Hyundai I30, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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