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EF61 YVJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Red Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,752 mi
Last recorded134,752 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 134,752 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

multiple suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 124,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 124,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,366 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,586 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 100,584 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 7 Jan 2020 93,625 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

One of two number plate lights inop

Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,625 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

One of two number plate lights inop

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,949 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 72,949 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working N/s , o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s , o/s - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,735 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,492 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 YVJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Red with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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