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EA12 VPF

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,063 mi
Last recorded108,063 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VPF
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie-rod inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

steering column /motor bush worn and notchy advise replace

Fail 23 Feb 2026 108,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie-rod inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

steering column /motor bush worn and notchy advise replace

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,235 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and bush (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 100,235 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and bush (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 93,278 miles

Nearside Front 2.5mm bald edges no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 93,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smeary both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 2.5mm bald edges no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,032 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 86,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,632 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 85,632 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,029 miles

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 11 Jan 2021 71,105 miles

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 2 Dec 2019 63,819 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,814 miles

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

plastic floor covers and engine undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,173 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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 VPF is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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