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EF61 XHW

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 XHW
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 61,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake Travel

Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand break lever need slight adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,422 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 48,295 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 48,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,627 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 45,627 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,461 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread pattern mainly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 38,991 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 38,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 73% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 36,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,917 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,627 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. When parking brake applied (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 27,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. When parking brake applied (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,718 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 20,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF61 XHW is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF61 XHW, 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 EF61 XHW registered?

EF61 XHW is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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