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EK12 UEB

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,585 mi
Last recorded150,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 150,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 141,413 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 141,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 130,178 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 118,793 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 118,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,334 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 108,333 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,713 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake 16% efficient.

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod securing nut not secured to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer shoulder to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,020 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 70,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,936 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 59,936 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,255 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,716 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 38,716 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,144 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 UEB 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 55%.

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 UEB, 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 UEB is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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