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EF12 DYO

2012 Hyundai I30

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,497 mi
Last recorded136,497 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DYO
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65X15 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play has slight knock when turning the steering must get checked out further (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 136,497 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder/ bluetooth stereo navigation air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with yellow chalk ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65X15 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play has slight knock when turning the steering must get checked out further (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 129,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,646 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,078 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake eff. only just met

Fail 25 Nov 2022 114,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake eff. only just met

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,306 miles

Nearside running light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2021 105,306 miles

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

Nearside running light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front DRL not working

Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,242 miles

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

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

Nearside front DRL not working

Pass 16 May 2019 87,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 87,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washer jets not operational (3.5 (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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 81,001 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 71,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,642 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 57,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washer jets blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 42,692 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 DYO is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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