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DF12 BWE

2012 Hyundai I30

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,029 mi
Last recorded109,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BWE
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 109,029 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 109,029 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,659 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,709 miles

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

The parking brake efficiency has only just me the minimum criteria of 16%. It appears the brakes are ready for service/repair.

Fail 18 Jul 2024 99,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,525 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

The engine oil level has been previously overfilled

Fail 11 Jul 2023 96,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

The engine oil level has been previously overfilled

Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,763 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 90,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,016 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,002 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise! (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,649 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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DF12 BWE is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 DF12 BWE, 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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DF12 BWE is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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