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A3 KGW

2012 Hyundai I10

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,114 mi
Last recorded118,114 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I1038,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KGW
MakeHyundai
ModelI10
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 118,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 107,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,379 miles

all rake pipe ends starting to corrode

clutch pedal rubber cover missing and clutch bite near limits

steering wheel slight cosmetic damage to rim cover

Fail 23 Oct 2023 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all rake pipe ends starting to corrode

clutch pedal rubber cover missing and clutch bite near limits

steering wheel slight cosmetic damage to rim cover

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 89,440 miles

Emissions not tested low oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 67,412 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 2,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 2,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 2,325 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I10?

Based on 2,829,935 MOT tests across 251,032 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
3,836
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
251,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,951
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,192
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A3 KGW is a 2012 Hyundai I10 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 38,414 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 I10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,951 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 KGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I10 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I10 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 KGW registered?

A3 KGW is a 2012 Hyundai I10, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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