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EA12 DRV

2012 Hyundai I30

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,608 mi
Last recorded132,608 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 DRV
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 132,608 miles

Front bumper damaged n/s

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear foglamp damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2026 132,600 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper damaged n/s

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear foglamp damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,484 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 129,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,838 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 121,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,618 miles

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Mar 2020 81,618 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,795 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,194 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 33,051 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2015 33,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DRV is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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