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EA12 JWG

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,809 mi
Last recorded67,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,809 miles

Power steering motor coupling worn out

Fail 29 Jan 2026 67,809 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering motor coupling worn out

Pass 10 Feb 2025 63,954 miles

rear indicators discoloured

side repeaters discoloured

Pass 9 Feb 2024 59,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,041 miles

low effort to offside park brake

Fail 9 Feb 2023 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

low effort to offside park brake

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,898 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 47,894 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,251 miles

Tyres perished front + back

Fail 18 Feb 2019 42,247 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement offside rear caliper park brake actuator (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,480 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 34,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,394 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 26,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 JWG is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey 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 JWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 JWG registered?

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

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