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EF62 YEJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,703 mi
Last recorded108,703 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 YEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 108,703 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 108,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2025 105,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,093 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 103,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. Around 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 100,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. Around 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,533 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,764 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,428 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge/cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre slightly outer sidewall damage

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 14 Dec 2019 88,382 miles

Brake performance not tested due to worn brakes see fail items (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front tyre worn inner edge/cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre slightly outer sidewall damage

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,162 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 60,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,366 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 42,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,524 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 29,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YEJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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