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EK12 KVC

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,550 mi
Last recorded77,550 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 77,550 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 77,534 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,417 miles

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Fail 5 Sep 2024 75,413 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,106 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 72,103 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,480 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,505 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 60,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,328 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre split pin ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,850 miles

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 KVC is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

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

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