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EF62 ELJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,871 mi
Last recorded104,871 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,871 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 104,871 miles

Offside Front 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 bothsides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,493 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 97,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 88,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges! advise wheel alignment check/adjust (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre is cracked/perishing!

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,741 miles

Front front pads are 80% worn

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,404 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake pads starting to get low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,296 miles

front brake pads starting getting low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,472 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating and splitting

child seat fitted n/s rear

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,975 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

slight lip front and rear brake dissc

under tray fitted

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 ELJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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