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EF12 DWY

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,410 mi
Last recorded109,410 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 109,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Daytime running light not working.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 109,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Daytime running light not working.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,664 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 100,421 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 92,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,953 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,786 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 76,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,125 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 59,125 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 53,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,244 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2015 31,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,261 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 DWY is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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