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BJ12 ETO

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,354 mi
Last recorded118,354 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ETO
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 118,354 miles

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

suspension corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 118,354 miles

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

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 116,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 116,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,032 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 100,072 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 100,072 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 88,873 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Fail 21 May 2021 88,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 27 May 2020 84,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 75,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 75,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,380 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Offside Front mirror back missing

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,380 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front mirror back missing

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

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

Pass 8 May 2017 46,430 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 29,968 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,687 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 ETO is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc 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 ETO, 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 BJ12 ETO registered?

BJ12 ETO is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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