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EK12 KUU

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KUU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,379 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight knocking noted from steering column area

Fail 19 Nov 2025 72,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight knocking noted from steering column area

Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight knock noted from steering

Fail 24 Oct 2024 70,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S Inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight knock noted from steering

Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,982 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,183 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,941 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,546 miles

engine oil level low

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 KUU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

EK12 KUU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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