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EF12 BYV

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BYV
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2025 89,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a temporary repair (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,298 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 83,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to open boot ,checked via backseat

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 195/65 x 15 95 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 52,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 42,776 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Pass 23 May 2017 29,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 17,383 miles

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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EF12 BYV is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 BYV, 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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What year was EF12 BYV registered?

EF12 BYV is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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