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EF12 DWM

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,722 mi
Last recorded106,722 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 106,722 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear/stepped inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,189 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear/stepped inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,679 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,917 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished. 195/65/15

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,250 miles

Both rear tyres perishing. 195/65/15

Fail 12 Jun 2017 41,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perishing. 195/65/15

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,435 miles

All four tyres slightly perished. 195/65/15

Fail 10 Jun 2016 33,435 miles

All four tyres slightly perished. 195/65/15

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Rear tyre perished in tread grooves.

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

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

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