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EA12 VVH

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,378 mi
Last recorded123,378 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 123,378 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp flickering excessively

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195//65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 123,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp flickering excessively

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195//65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 114,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 May 2025 114,823 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 May 2025 114,818 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 114,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 106,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2024 106,812 miles

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

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

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 2mm tread + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 106,806 miles

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

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

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 2mm tread + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2023 93,379 miles

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

Various suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,189 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,369 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,369 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,400 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,400 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,054 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,598 miles

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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 VVH is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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