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Hyundai I30

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,396 cc

LM59 BTFMOT history

LM59 BTF is a silver petrol Hyundai I30 first used on 12 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LM59 BTF silver Hyundai I30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Hyundai I30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
133,514 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 BTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
I30
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM59 BTF was last recorded at 133,514 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,374 miles · 11 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
8,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,514 miles
  • 2025 – 128,689 miles
  • 2024 – 117,537 miles
  • 2023 – 111,147 miles
  • 2022 – 101,652 miles
  • 2021 – 93,036 miles
  • 2020 – 82,096 miles
  • 2018 – 70,421 miles
  • 2017 – 60,844 miles
  • 2016 – 51,502 miles
  • 2015 – 42,892 miles
  • 2014 – 34,779 miles
  • 2013 – 26,062 miles
  • 2012 – 18,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,514 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,514 miles (+140)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,514 miles
    Test number
    197012399007
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail133,374 miles (+4,685)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,374 miles
    Test number
    755682201514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack noisy

  3. Pass128,689 miles (+11,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,689 miles
    Test number
    557713017462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,537 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    165706893843
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Fail117,536 miles (+6,389)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    647730364718
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,147 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,147 miles
    Test number
    397325512108
    • AdvisoryAll rear seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper MacPherson strut top mount/bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail111,146 miles (+9,494)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,146 miles
    Test number
    701441176805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge badly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge badly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seat belts slow to retract
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper MacPherson strut top mount/bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,652 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,652 miles
    Test number
    391748883432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,571 miles (+8,535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    915896134143
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    339068809910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,035 miles (+10,939)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    854417776676
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass82,096 miles (+11,675)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,096 miles
    Test number
    311477477496
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake close to end of travel

  13. Pass70,421 miles (+9,577)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    522884801147
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass60,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,844 miles
    Test number
    283309747171
    • AdvisoryAt the time of test there were two large child seats fitted thus only a visual inspection of the seatbelts and seat backrests was possible
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail60,844 miles (+9,342)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,844 miles
    Test number
    897109388854
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAt the time of test there were two large child seats fitted thus only a visual inspection of the seatbelts and seat backrests was possible
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,502 miles (+8,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,502 miles
    Test number
    710149750024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer and inner edges worn

  17. Pass42,892 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    546682867446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,779 miles (+8,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,779 miles
    Test number
    978345714378
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass26,062 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,062 miles
    Test number
    475801003486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,227 miles
    Test number
    385401622339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 BTF

Does LM59 BTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM59 BTF expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM59 BTF?
The MOT on LM59 BTF expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM59 BTF done?
LM59 BTF was recorded at 133,514 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,745 miles a year.
Has LM59 BTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 BTF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 BTF 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 LM59 BTF find?
LM59 BTF failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; emissions unable to be completed misfiring; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 4 more.

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