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EK12 KUA

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,624 mi
Last recorded135,624 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 135,624 miles

All Underbody undersealed

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 126,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 118,977 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 118,977 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 110,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***Tread @ 2mm*** + perished + cuts + worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***Tread @ 2mm*** + perished + cuts + worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm - worn inner edge - perished - 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm - worn inner edge - perished - 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 77,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords @ 2.8mm - perished - 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords @ 4.2mm - perished - 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm - worn inner edge - perished - 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm - worn inner edge - perished - 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,623 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 69,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Both front tyre perished in tread long cracks

Both front wipers split

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

Nearside front tyre low on very edges

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

Offside rear tyre has long perished cracks

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,045 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KUA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KUA, 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 KUA is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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