2018 Hyundai I30 1.4L Petrol · EK18 LNJ
2018 Hyundai I30 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 48,012 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I30
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK18 LNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 48,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK18 LNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Hyundai I30 (EK18 LNJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EK18 LNJ Mileage History
- 10/04/202331,316 mi
- 10/04/202331,316 mi
- 09/04/202435,723 mi+4,407 mi
- 10/04/202540,451 mi+4,728 mi
- 16/04/202648,012 mi+7,561 mi
Average of roughly 5,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai i30 (Gen 3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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