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EF62 HBO

2012 Hyundai I30

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,931 mi
Last recorded124,931 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 HBO
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S, & pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine noise - timing side

Fail 24 Jan 2026 124,886 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S, & pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine noise - timing side

Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Fresheners, Charms, VR ()

clutch worn

Pass 20 Jan 2024 108,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners, Phone Holder, Video Recorder ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 108,472 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners, Phone Holder, Video Recorder ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,714 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,002 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,397 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,609 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,209 miles

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

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

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 HBO is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HBO, 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 HBO is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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