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EF61 YWC

2012 Hyundai I30

Red Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,995 mi
Last recorded183,995 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 183,995 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 183,993 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 172,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 172,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,075 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 162,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 148,956 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 148,956 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,878 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 139,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 132,482 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 132,482 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 125,954 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 125,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 112,893 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 112,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 98,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 98,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,673 miles

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

slight bind on nsf brake

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,626 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 68,626 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,424 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 YWC is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Red with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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