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EA12 HYR

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,815 mi
Last recorded95,815 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 95,815 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side Trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 95,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side Trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 76,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,575 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,568 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted 1 front,2 rear ()

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 69,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted 1 front,2 rear ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,206 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 HYR is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black 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 HYR, 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 HYR is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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