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EK12 KTA

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 123,388 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 118,131 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 130,050 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2023 112,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,812 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,588 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,781 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,798 miles

Handbrake may require some attention, just passed

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Fail 12 Mar 2016 54,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake may require some attention, just passed

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Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 41,020 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KTA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KTA, 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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What year was EK12 KTA registered?

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

Is EK12 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 KTA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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