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EA12 AZF

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,387 mi
Last recorded169,387 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 AZF
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 169,387 miles

Knock in steering column

Fail 9 Apr 2026 169,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Knock in steering column

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 160,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 155,162 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Fail 15 Mar 2024 155,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside windscreen washer not working

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 150,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 145,632 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 95T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 95T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 137,600 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 137,586 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 128,108 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split at hub end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,302 miles

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,148 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,340 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 41,340 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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EA12 AZF is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA12 AZF, 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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EA12 AZF is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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