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DS12 NMU

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,094 mi
Last recorded179,094 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 NMU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 179,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 166,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,155 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 151,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,831 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 137,823 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 127,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,668 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 119,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,614 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,603 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,730 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,418 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,829 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,144 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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DS12 NMU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS12 NMU, 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 DS12 NMU registered?

DS12 NMU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is DS12 NMU safe to buy?

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