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EJ62 HNK

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,977 mi
Last recorded147,977 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 HNK
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 147,977 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 147,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 141,499 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 141,474 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 122,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,543 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened IN POOR CONDITION. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,806 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,848 miles

Bonnet safety catch, starting to seize.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limit now (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 97,848 miles

Bonnet safety catch, starting to seize.

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limit now (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm bolts have locking devices missing?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Fail 13 Aug 2020 84,148 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm bolts have locking devices missing?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both lower suspension arm ball joint bolts have incorrect fitment.-advise only

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,195 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 29,740 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 29,740 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HNK is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HNK, 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 HNK is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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