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EF12 FXD

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 96,498 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/steering arm play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 96,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/steering arm play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nearside Front Inner inner steering arm play

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner steering arm play

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 91,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 89,682 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 89,682 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,516 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,514 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre 16 years old

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre 16 years old

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,887 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 46,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres getting low on tread

hand brake advise adjust and clean

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,595 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 FXD is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXD, 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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What year was EF12 FXD registered?

EF12 FXD is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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