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EF61 XMR

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 97,386 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 95,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2025 95,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2024 93,944 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 93,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 91,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,033 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2022 90,033 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,045 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,515 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 81,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,520 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb fitted, advise new lamp at later date ? (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blade fitted (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,810 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,588 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre has a cut in the side wall but is not bigger than 25mm so can not be inspected for cords

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 XMR 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 63.2%.

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

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