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EA12 VLU

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,559 mi
Last recorded91,559 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,559 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 91,559 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 87,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 81,655 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 76,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 69,539 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 69,538 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,223 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And shows wear to its inner edge and is also cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And shows wear to its inner edge and is also cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,094 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 32,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

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