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EK12 ZKA

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZKA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 128,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 128,122 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 103,396 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 103,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,875 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 89,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,337 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 77,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 68,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,659 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,834 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 ZKA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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