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EF12 DXX

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,141 mi
Last recorded154,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DXX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,141 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 154,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged also door

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 146,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged also door

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort little low

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,134 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are wearing very heavily on the edges

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2024 130,134 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are wearing very heavily on the edges

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,771 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,882 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs considered borderline. Replacement advised (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Full inspection of inner pads not possible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front brake slight binding evident when rotated by hand

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,028 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,400 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 89,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,077 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,264 miles

Engine coolant below minimum /expansion tank empty.

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyre treads deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder wear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,485 miles

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 DXX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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