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EF12 FSS

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,488 mi
Last recorded139,488 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,488 miles

front flex joint worn and bracket broken but secure time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2025 139,486 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding requires further investigation

front flex joint worn and bracket broken but secure time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2024 133,917 miles

Front exhaust mount broken from exhaust. System secure at time of test.

Park brake only just made required meter reading on near side rear. Park brake may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Engine oil below min mark on dip stick

Front exhaust mount broken from exhaust. System secure at time of test.

Park brake only just made required meter reading on near side rear. Park brake may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 126,829 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 126,827 miles

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

Engine oil close to min

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,003 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 118,998 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limits with slight bind. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,052 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 87,037 miles

Rear Age cracking on both rear tyres.

Small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 30 May 2019 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut showing inner cord. Kumho 195.65.15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age cracking on tyres

Small stonechips in windscreen

Wear on both front tyre edges

Pass 30 May 2018 75,377 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 75,377 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 62,326 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 62,322 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake discs lipped and worn. Some bind o/s/f. Inner pad appears low. Further inspection advised.

N/S/R brake caliper appears corroded.

Pass 17 May 2016 49,563 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge and low on tread.

Plastic under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in rear tyres, not to cords

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 FSS is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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