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EF12 DXZ

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,291 mi
Last recorded156,291 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 156,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

boot button / rear plate / o/s/r spring corroding / o/s/r tyre 3mm / corrosion on front x rear sub frames x all suspension units

slight play in n/s track rod end / o/s washer jet / slight corrosion on front discs inner

Fail 13 Dec 2025 156,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

boot button / rear plate / o/s/r spring corroding / o/s/r tyre 3mm / corrosion on front x rear sub frames x all suspension units

slight play in n/s track rod end / o/s washer jet / slight corrosion on front discs inner

Pass 11 Dec 2024 149,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm x 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front x rear exhaust mounts need welding / o/s handbrake reading little low / slight corrosion on front discs /

rear plate / corrosion on front cross member x rear sub frame / corrosion on rear bottom arms / slight play in o/s track rod end

rear plate / corrosion on front cross member x rear sub frame / corrosion on rear bottom arms / slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 7 Dec 2024 149,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm x 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front x rear exhaust mounts need welding / o/s handbrake reading little low / slight corrosion on front discs /

rear plate / corrosion on front cross member x rear sub frame / corrosion on rear bottom arms / slight play in o/s track rod end

rear plate / corrosion on front cross member x rear sub frame / corrosion on rear bottom arms / slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 28 Dec 2023 141,629 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 141,207 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,186 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,397 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 4 Jan 2022 124,397 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 119,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 107,776 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 107,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 78,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in treads (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in treads (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 60,488 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 60,488 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 46,311 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 DXZ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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