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EF62 VNU

2012 Hyundai I30

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 159,057 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 159,057 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 136,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 112,980 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 112,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter light on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,252 miles

NSR Tyre Wearing Low

OSF Tyre wearing on Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Worn / Lipped - Pads Ok

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,749 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 VNU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

EF62 VNU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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