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EF12 DWZ

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,935 mi
Last recorded147,935 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 147,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2026 147,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2025 142,720 miles

Nearside washer jet weak

Pass 30 Mar 2024 136,866 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 136,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 132,578 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 126,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 126,448 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 120,645 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 118,725 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 118,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,422 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,422 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 59,033 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens water inside

diesel smoke test to clean

Fail 17 Apr 2017 59,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens water inside

diesel smoke test to clean

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,115 miles

Front 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 DWZ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWZ, 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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What year was EF12 DWZ registered?

EF12 DWZ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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