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EK62 VSJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,621 mi
Last recorded199,621 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 199,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 188,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 188,112 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 173,275 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 160,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 160,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,351 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 147,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm--195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in primary grooves--195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,057 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 123,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,556 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,034 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,110 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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EK62 VSJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK62 VSJ, 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 EK62 VSJ registered?

EK62 VSJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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