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BU12 ARX

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,514 mi
Last recorded82,514 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ARX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 82,510 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2024 77,066 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,584 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,828 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,794 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,995 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 51,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,725 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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BU12 ARX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU12 ARX, 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 BU12 ARX registered?

BU12 ARX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is BU12 ARX safe to buy?

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