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EJ12 WJZ

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,069 mi
Last recorded33,069 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 WJZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 33,069 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 33,061 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 30,367 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 30,367 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,476 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Apr 2023 28,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Front & Rear (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,401 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service and handbrake effort lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation within (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Other metal object

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensation within (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation within (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Rear Light Unit Has Condensation)( Need Attention

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 May 2020 26,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indecators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indecators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 23,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 21,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 19,041 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R

Nearside Front Tyre Is Perish

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,985 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 16,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 14,882 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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EJ12 WJZ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol 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 WJZ, 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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EJ12 WJZ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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