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EF12 FTA

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 FTA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split / lipped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drl not all parts working

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,231 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low (2.3-3.0mm)

Drivers seat OSF mounting bolt/rail corroding. Secure

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens/DRL misted/contaminated with water.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2024 84,096 miles

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 84,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,604 miles

Nearside Front drl only 50%

Fail 18 Apr 2023 71,604 miles

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

Nearside Front drl only 50%

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 63,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 56,926 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 54,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 48,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 41,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 35,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 35,691 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 30,155 miles

Child seats nearside & offside rear.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 23,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FTA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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