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EF62 KCA

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,088 mi
Last recorded105,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,088 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure is low

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre pressure is low

Offside parking brake reading low

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake lever on off side rear brake caliper does not return fully

headlight adjusters not tested

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,492 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in steering column

Fail 13 Jan 2025 99,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to a failure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to a failure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,150 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken (3.3 (b) (i))

dash cam and phone holder are close to a failure due to blocking view

Fail 11 Jan 2023 87,150 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken (3.3 (b) (i))

dash cam and phone holder are close to a failure due to blocking view

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,186 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 74,182 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,712 miles

manufactures engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 62,712 miles

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

manufactures engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,551 miles

Front brake discs,small wear ridges forming

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low,note inner pad can not be seen (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 36,551 miles

Front brake discs,small wear ridges forming

Items removed from driver's view prior to test swept area cleared ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low,note inner pad can not be seen (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,103 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in it

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,319 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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EF62 KCA 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 62.5%.

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

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