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EF12 FWJ

2012 Hyundai I30

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 111,105 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,963 miles

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,930 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 87,929 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs heavily pitted (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cuts, 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 81,407 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 81,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,876 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,595 miles

o/s/r brake sligh bind

Fail 14 Mar 2020 78,595 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r brake sligh bind

Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 72,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 57,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,472 miles

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 FWJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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