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2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,828 mi
Last recorded107,828 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 107,828 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 107,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 105,559 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 105,559 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 101,390 miles

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

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

Tailgate opening Button damaged.

difficult to select Gears.

Pass 10 May 2023 89,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,980 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

nsr tyre on 2mm

osf tyre wearing bald inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2022 77,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure body cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

nsf tyre 3mm

nsr tyre on 2mm

osf tyre wearing bald inner edge

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 May 2021 70,098 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 70,098 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 64,174 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,298 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/sat nav/sticker

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,828 miles

child seats in rear

covers under vehcle

items removed from screen

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,961 miles

FRONT tyres worn to 2mms and bald on the inner edges

child seat fitted to the nsr

emissions clean

front brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 33,961 miles

FRONT tyres worn to 2mms and bald on the inner edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to the nsr

emissions clean

front brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,894 miles

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 VPN is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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