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EF12 JDK

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,842 mi
Last recorded104,842 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 JDK
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,842 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,358 miles

steering column noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 89,552 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 89,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,346 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 66,346 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 56,014 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 55,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 47,063 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play replacement recomended (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake discs slight wear

front inner brake pads low closer check recomended

rear inner brake pads worn low closer check needed

Fail 16 May 2017 47,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play replacement recomended (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake discs slight wear

front inner brake pads low closer check recomended

rear inner brake pads worn low closer check needed

Pass 31 May 2016 41,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,346 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 JDK is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black 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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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