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EF61 YWG

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,432 mi
Last recorded198,432 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YWG
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 198,432 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 198,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 190,472 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 190,471 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS VISABLE IN TREAD AREA THE FULL CIRCUMFERENCE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 183,349 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 183,333 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 172,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 162,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,780 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 152,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 137,742 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive crank oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 137,742 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))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive crank oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,100 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 118,100 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,320 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 99,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,466 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 76,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,254 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 11,537 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 YWG is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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