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EF61 YWU

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,670 mi
Last recorded63,670 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YWU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 61,318 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 55,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 50,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front washers weak

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 39,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2017 37,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,279 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre, no cord showing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 28,490 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YWU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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