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R27 EME

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,322 mi
Last recorded142,322 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 EME
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 142,322 miles

slight play in front d bushes rear sauspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2026 142,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in front d bushes rear sauspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 137,157 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 137,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 131,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 123,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 111,517 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 111,517 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 95,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play/wear starting to develop in bottom balljoint,advise attention. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 83,204 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 71,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 58,379 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 58,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 44,300 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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R27 EME is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 R27 EME, 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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R27 EME is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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