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EA62 ZFU

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,693 mi
Last recorded185,693 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 ZFU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 185,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 185,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 178,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 167,082 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 167,081 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY worn n both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,411 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,193 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 111,193 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All stop lamps (including high level brake light) come on when using the side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 110,777 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 88,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 66,968 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,474 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 35,159 miles

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread pattern.

engine cover, under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,515 miles

engine cover fitted.

rear brake pads wearing

under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 29,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working. (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted.

rear brake pads wearing

under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,942 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 23,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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EA62 ZFU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,833 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 EA62 ZFU, 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 14 years old, this Hyundai I30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA62 ZFU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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