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EF12 DXO

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,511 mi
Last recorded142,511 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DXO
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 142,511 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 137,400 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 137,398 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 125,612 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 125,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 115,981 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 115,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 99,243 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 75,912 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,679 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 73,679 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 65,087 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 58,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,365 miles

3 x nails in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight perishing to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 22 May 2015 38,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 38,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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 DXO is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey 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 DXO, 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 DXO is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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