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EA12 GYD

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,890 mi
Last recorded154,890 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 154,890 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside license plate lamp loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 154,885 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside license plate lamp loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 148,706 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 148,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 142,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,792 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 121,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,769 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 114,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Mar 2020 114,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,654 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GYD is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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