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EK12 UJT

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,137 mi
Last recorded132,137 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 132,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2023 90,941 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,746 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 81,012 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,108 miles

slight bind on both rear brake callipers

Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,892 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 64,892 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,890 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,329 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,856 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 38,855 miles

Front Inner front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Scored (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have been excessively hot as discs are orange. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,109 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 31,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,014 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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