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VK62 EWL

2012 Hyundai I30

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,920 mi
Last recorded143,920 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 EWL
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 143,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,390 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,382 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 124,382 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,086 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 114,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake weak

Front abs sensors insecure both sides

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,201 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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VK62 EWL is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK62 EWL, 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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VK62 EWL is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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