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EF12 BZA

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BZA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,518 miles

Central Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 104,518 miles

Central Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 99,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 99,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 98,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 94,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 89,343 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,350 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 79,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,749 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 68,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2018 54,978 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BZA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EF12 BZA, 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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EF12 BZA is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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