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EF12 FSC

2012 Hyundai I30

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,211 mi
Last recorded83,211 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2026 83,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 81,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,322 miles

drivers front wiper poor

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,192 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 74,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,420 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,892 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside handbrake alot better than offside

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,980 miles

handbrake light flashed on and off twice

Fail 18 Jul 2018 51,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake light flashed on and off twice

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,559 miles

passenger wiper torn

Fail 13 Jul 2017 44,559 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

passenger wiper torn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,205 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 36,205 miles

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

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 FSC is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White 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 FSC, 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 FSC is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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