2020 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · JO52 EFC
2020 Hyundai I30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 84,615 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I30
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO52 EFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 84,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO52 EFC 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 2020 Hyundai I30 (JO52 EFC) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JO52 EFC Mileage History
- 30/05/202348,181 mi
- 17/06/202466,745 mi+18,564 mi
- 20/06/202466,745 mi
- 29/07/202582,728 mi+15,983 mi
- 04/07/202684,615 mi+1,887 mi
Average of roughly 11,768 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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