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EA12 GXS

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,489 mi
Last recorded105,489 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GXS
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,489 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 105,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,576 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 102,576 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,478 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,597 miles

Nearside drl not working

Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside drl not working

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,400 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 62,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 61,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

various body damage

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,006 miles

Nearside Hand Brake Not Locking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 54,006 miles

Nearside Hand Brake Not Locking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,557 miles

Offside Rear Inner disc rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,029 miles

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

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 GXS is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GXS, 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 EA12 GXS registered?

EA12 GXS is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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