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EA12 VPU

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,961 mi
Last recorded147,961 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VPU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 147,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2025 142,793 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 142,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod boot loose. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges, tread depth on 1.6mm, on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking and tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn/wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 117,535 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding, and slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking and tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn/wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting close to wear indicator tag. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 107,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top link rod boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting close to wear indicator tag. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 107,206 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,542 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 97,542 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,960 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 83,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,933 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 48,931 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 VPU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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