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EK12 KOJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,858 mi
Last recorded182,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 182,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp bracket broken and insecure.

Pass 23 Jul 2024 178,064 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated.

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

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 178,063 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated.

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

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 167,219 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 167,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R15 88H Falken (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Splash guard loose in front of nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2022 151,867 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 151,867 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 138,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 127,432 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 127,432 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 101,049 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 101,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,066 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 44,566 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,524 miles

All road tyres perished and cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2015 18,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,688 miles

all four road wheels deteriating within the tread

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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EK12 KOJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK12 KOJ, 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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EK12 KOJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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