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EF12 VZU

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VZU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 150,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,012 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tracking needs adjusting

Pass 3 Oct 2023 107,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,335 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,435 miles

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 23 Oct 2019 61,719 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,798 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,939 miles

Offside Front bumper has gaffer tape applied so no loose or sharp edges

Offside Front head lamp has slight movement due to damage but is alligned

Offside Front wiper split but does leave adequateview

Pass 20 May 2016 35,913 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,933 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VZU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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