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EJ62 GYW

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,566 mi
Last recorded84,566 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 GYW
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 84,566 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 81,849 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has been undersealed.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 81,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,742 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,740 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,990 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 41,797 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 27,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has pin hole leak (7.1.2)

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,715 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 22,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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EJ62 GYW is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ62 GYW, 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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EJ62 GYW is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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