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EA12 HGE

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 98,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2025 90,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside headlight slightly dim

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil on min

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,371 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 85,362 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,960 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,963 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 77,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,158 miles

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

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2021 68,065 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2021 68,065 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,133 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front drive shaft outter gaitor split and leaking grease

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,602 miles

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 HGE is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

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

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