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EA12 VLB

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,587 mi
Last recorded147,587 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 147,587 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,145 miles

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

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 110,123 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 83,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,289 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 76,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,353 miles

Offside Rear Park brake only just met the requirements & repair or adjustment is required

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,903 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 39,903 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,825 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 VLB is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

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

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