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EF61 YVW

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YVW
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 104,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,932 miles

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 2 Jan 2024 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 95,395 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 91,040 miles

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))

Nearside side skirt damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 91,040 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side skirt damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,125 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 72,942 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 72,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55r16 ()

Fail 5 Jan 2019 63,355 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55r16 ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 52,451 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and splitting on inner side wall

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,657 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2015 34,108 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 205/55 16 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,475 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 YVW is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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