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EF61 XJO

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,869 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,345 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 87,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 83,517 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2023 83,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2022 76,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,796 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 73,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 5 Dec 2016 45,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 37,621 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,210 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 XJO is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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