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EF12 CBY

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,160 mi
Last recorded84,160 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 CBY
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 84,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,102 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 69,086 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch missing door cannot be opened from outside/no handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,874 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 54,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot pin holed / weeping grease

Nearside Front wiper splitting

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

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

Offside Rear tyre slight deforming / cracking to tread

engine oil weeps

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

weep of grease from n/s/f outer CV boot

Fail 22 Sep 2021 42,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wear to edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

weep of grease from n/s/f outer CV boot

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm / wear to edges

slight deforming to inner edge o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,051 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight deforming to inner edge

very slight frey to o/s/f seat belt webbing

Pass 31 May 2018 28,425 miles

engine cover / under guards fitted

slight wear edges n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 May 2018 28,425 miles

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

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

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

engine cover / under guards fitted

slight wear edges n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,235 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

front wipers worn / splitting, still clearing screen

Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,255 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 19,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working repeter lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,430 miles

Offside front tyre worn out on the inside edge.

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 CBY is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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