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EJ12 SLU

2012 Hyundai I30

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,390 mi
Last recorded63,390 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SLU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,258 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,456 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,624 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 54,624 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,096 miles

park brake just met the requirements may need adjustment

Fail 6 Jan 2020 52,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

park brake just met the requirements may need adjustment

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,499 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 47,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,480 miles

Slight wear on both front brake discs

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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EJ12 SLU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EJ12 SLU, 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 EJ12 SLU registered?

EJ12 SLU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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