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AJ59 VXR

2009 Hyundai I30

Red Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,584 mi
Last recorded66,584 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai I3061,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VXR
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 66,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,257 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 65,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,844 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 62,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,346 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 60,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,169 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,152 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,824 miles

TOW BALL NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,826 miles

front brake pads are wearing thin

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition

rear brake pads offside rear outer pad is low

Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,746 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 17,050 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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AJ59 VXR is a 2009 Hyundai I30 in Red with a 1,591cc diesel 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 AJ59 VXR, 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 AJ59 VXR registered?

AJ59 VXR is a 2009 Hyundai I30, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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