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EF12 DCU

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,998 mi
Last recorded173,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DCU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 173,998 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 173,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 162,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 148,079 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 147,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 131,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomended replace (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 30,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DCU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 DCU registered?

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

Is EF12 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 DCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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