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EF61 XJL

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,019 mi
Last recorded65,019 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive under rear passenger seat area. Suspect fluid split inside vehicle. Brake pipes in vicinity but under covers. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 62,885 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,970 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 7 Nov 2023 60,970 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,643 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of Water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,622 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,380 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 44,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 37,538 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,645 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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EF61 XJL is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

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

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