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EA12 HYJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 130,206 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 110,066 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 110,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,072 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 94,660 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,868 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 Mar 2022 88,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,630 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 82,510 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,512 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,257 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 HYJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue 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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

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

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