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EA12 JKK

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,728 mi
Last recorded159,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 JKK
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 159,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day running light not working requirement for 2018 or after

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

down pipe flexy bracket broken but still secure

Fail 18 Mar 2026 159,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe secure devise/pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day running light not working requirement for 2018 or after

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

down pipe flexy bracket broken but still secure

Pass 22 Mar 2025 140,108 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 140,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 135,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 131,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 129,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 129,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 126,966 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Engine earth detached (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 126,965 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure Engine earth detached (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,680 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 116,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

all tyres rubber parished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,361 miles

o/s/f iner wheel arch liner damadged

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 JKK is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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