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CA12 AEU

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,671 mi
Last recorded191,671 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 AEU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 191,671 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jet is inoperative

Fail 5 Feb 2026 191,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 187,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Washer jet slightly defective

Fail 5 Feb 2025 187,954 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 183,770 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced lens or bulb deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2024 183,770 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly reduced lens or bulb deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 178,097 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 178,097 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 173,678 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 173,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 169,979 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe badly corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres are worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 144,661 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres are worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,915 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 110,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,760 miles

Both Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

Rear Wiper Split And Smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,250 miles

Plastic engine, under tray and floor covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 May 2015 29,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CA12 AEU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA12 AEU, 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 CA12 AEU registered?

CA12 AEU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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