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EK12 KOV

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KOV
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,858 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play inside power steering motor (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 75,303 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 75,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (185-65-15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (185-65-15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,439 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 69,439 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 50,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 50,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,360 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 38,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 38,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,354 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 17,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KOV is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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