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EF12 FAJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,410 mi
Last recorded158,410 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 158,410 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 158,410 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 151,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 148,194 miles

General underbody and front suspension corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 142,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam light appears dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam light appears dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 136,499 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 136,489 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 129,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 125,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,619 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 109,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,054 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 79,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 9 May 2016 60,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Pass 14 May 2015 45,745 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 45,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FAJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black 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 FAJ, 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 FAJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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