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EA12 FMX

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,383 mi
Last recorded165,383 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 165,383 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 165,311 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 150,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 138,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 138,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,040 miles

Nearside Rear Backing plate in poor condition

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,466 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 110,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,234 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 94,230 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,664 miles

handbrake performance only just meeting requirements

slight perishing to rear tyres

slight wear to front tyre edges

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre at 2mm and starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre perishing - recommend replace

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres bold inner edges and perishing - especially offside - recommend replace

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,895 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread + worn edges

o/s/f tyre going bold inner edge

some rear brake inbalance

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread + worn edges

o/s/f tyre going bold inner edge

some rear brake inbalance

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,701 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FMX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver 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 EA12 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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