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EA12 VNT

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,801 mi
Last recorded124,801 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 124,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 115,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 105,223 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,973 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,701 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 80,701 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,902 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 54,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,997 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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