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EF62 EKX

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,752 mi
Last recorded104,752 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 EKX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 104,752 miles

Clutch bite point is very low struggles to get in and out of gear

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips slightly discoloured (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2025 104,752 miles

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

Clutch bite point is very low struggles to get in and out of gear

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips slightly discoloured (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch bite point is very low struggles to get in and out of gear

Fail 22 Nov 2024 95,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch bite point is very low struggles to get in and out of gear

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play *borderline* advise attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + large cut - no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 75,847 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,951 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,095 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs worn lipped (3.5.1g)

Rear rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Nov 2016 45,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs worn lipped (3.5.1g)

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn devoid of tread on both far edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 34,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn devoid of tread on both far edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF62 EKX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF62 EKX, 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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What year was EF62 EKX registered?

EF62 EKX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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