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Hyundai I30

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,582 cc

J8 ALKMOT history

J8 ALK is a blue diesel Hyundai I30 first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

J8 ALK blue Hyundai I30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Hyundai I30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,473 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ALK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
I30
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ALK was last recorded at 99,473 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 5,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,673 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,800 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,473 miles
  • 2025 – 93,673 miles
  • 2024 – 87,532 miles
  • 2023 – 80,772 miles
  • 2022 – 72,020 miles
  • 2021 – 63,021 miles
  • 2020 – 56,016 miles
  • 2019 – 47,439 miles
  • 2018 – 40,616 miles
  • 2017 – 33,870 miles
  • 2016 – 25,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,473 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 195/65R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking on tread - at 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,473 miles (+5,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,473 miles
    Test number
    435543486716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,673 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,673 miles
    Test number
    229970633234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,532 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    613133517666
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn,cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryBody, axle, chassis and component corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail87,532 miles (+6,760)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    175336204072
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn,cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryBody, axle, chassis and component corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,772 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    831285785548
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryBody, axle, component and chassis corrosion

  6. Fail80,770 miles (+8,750)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    571894837615
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryBody, axle, component and chassis corrosion

  7. Pass72,020 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,020 miles
    Test number
    630945585779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    471136697455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail63,021 miles (+7,005)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    186010729192
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass56,016 miles (+8,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    488944808434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point low

  11. Pass47,439 miles (+6,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    494315119221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point low

  12. Pass40,616 miles (+6,746)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    945003741083
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Cracked and Perished 195/65/15
    • AdvisoryFront Aeroblades Smearing Slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Binding Slightly Tight to Turn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass33,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    241543752832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail33,870 miles (+8,046)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    140208860753
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass25,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    202993644823
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cut but not cords exposed

  16. Fail25,824 miles2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    997919796480
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cut but not cords exposed

Questions about J8 ALK

Does J8 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ALK is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ALK?
The MOT on J8 ALK is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ALK done?
J8 ALK was recorded at 99,473 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has J8 ALK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ALK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 ALK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 ALK find?
J8 ALK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2.

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