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EF12 FKM

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,477 mi
Last recorded109,477 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 FKM
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 109,477 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 109,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 91,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 90,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,119 miles

nearside front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2022 88,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,326 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 67,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 67,045 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 57,810 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 57,810 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 51,013 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 51,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 42,667 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2016 42,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords but not greater than 25mm

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

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 FKM is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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