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EF61 XMP

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,793 mi
Last recorded154,793 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 XMP
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 154,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 144,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged and loose.

Fail 5 Apr 2024 144,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged and loose.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,202 miles

front bumper loose.

slight chip in windscreen.

Fail 6 Apr 2023 137,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front bumper loose.

slight chip in windscreen.

Pass 23 May 2022 130,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper loose.

nearside front antiroll bar link arm ball joint has slight play.

offside front antiroll bar link arm ball joint has slight play.

slight chip in windscreen.

Fail 13 May 2022 130,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp unit loose. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep perished cracks in tread pattern (deep to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper loose.

nearside front antiroll bar link arm ball joint has slight play.

offside front antiroll bar link arm ball joint has slight play.

slight chip in windscreen.

Pass 21 May 2021 127,337 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 127,328 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,363 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 121,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down by customer (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,075 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,241 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 109,241 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 96,226 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2016 96,226 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,312 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,312 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 XMP is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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