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EA12 VRX

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,171 mi
Last recorded175,171 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 175,171 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 175,034 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 164,159 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 164,155 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 145,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 144,987 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 130,828 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 130,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 120,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 116,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,308 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 71,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,641 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 VRX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

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

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