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EA12 HKF

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,714 mi
Last recorded178,714 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HKF
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 178,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 178,713 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Slightly Reduded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 169,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 169,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 161,814 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing on outer side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2022 153,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the offside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 135,032 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 135,031 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,511 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 115,511 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,200 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKF is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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