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BM54 KAT

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,392 mi
Last recorded113,392 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM54 KAT
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 113,392 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 113,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underseal not allowing full inspection

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jul 2024 93,390 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underseal not allowing full inspection

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,705 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 84,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror damaged glass intact (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,929 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking through tread

Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,404 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 32,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s mirror body damaged and sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure number plate light units loose in bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 20,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,855 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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BM54 KAT is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BM54 KAT, 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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BM54 KAT is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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