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EF12 BZT

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,243 mi
Last recorded96,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BZT
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears. ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

too clean for emissions.

Fail 3 Jan 2026 96,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rears. ()

too clean for emissions.

Pass 30 Nov 2024 91,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 87,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,350 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 79,336 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,435 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,958 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,908 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 BZT is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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