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EA12 VSC

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,515 mi
Last recorded172,515 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VSC
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 172,515 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 172,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 162,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Oct 2023 158,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively intermittent bind noise. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 146,629 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 146,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,169 miles

Park brake travel

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,818 miles

Front Tyre's Worn Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,601 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,066 miles

1 ltr engine oil added prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers/under trays fitted so not allow inspection of components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 59,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm visible cord/ply on inner (4.1.E.1)

1 ltr engine oil added prior to test

Nearside Rear uneven wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner (borderline (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers/under trays fitted so not allow inspection of components

tyre size 205/55x16 91h/v

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's scored

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's scored

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 VSC is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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