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EF62 VLK

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,610 mi
Last recorded130,610 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 130,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 116,020 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,124 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,127 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge's wearing

Offside Front tyre tread outer edge's wearing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge's wearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread outer edge's wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 32,645 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,610 miles

Both front tyre's tread outer edge's wearing

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 VLK is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

EF62 VLK is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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The MOT history for EF62 VLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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