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EA12 VJC

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VJC
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,415 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded (pads good) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower column UJ has slight movement (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 76,339 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides corroded (pads good) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower column UJ has slight movement (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 63,448 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,448 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding on sliders (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides pump failure (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,394 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,332 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 48,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 22,902 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 22,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,929 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 14,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 14,629 miles

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

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 VJC is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

EA12 VJC is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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