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BJ12 ESY

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ESY
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,035 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,951 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 105,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 97,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 91,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2021 91,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,034 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,029 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 68,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,940 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 56,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,036 miles

Centre Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,872 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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BJ12 ESY is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ12 ESY, 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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BJ12 ESY is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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