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EA12 VVN

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,599 mi
Last recorded95,599 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 95,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 84,184 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 84,184 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 71,290 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2023 71,278 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 May 2022 59,180 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 59,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 43,845 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,624 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,224 miles

N/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE TREAD

O/S REAR TYRE CUT AT THE SIDE WALL ALMOST TO EXCESS

Fail 4 Apr 2019 42,224 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DELAMINATED (0.1 (d))

N/S REAR TYRE CUT AROUND THE TREAD

O/S REAR TYRE CUT AT THE SIDE WALL ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 2 Apr 2018 40,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,308 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2016 28,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 22,387 miles

all 4 tyres cracking between treads

front wiper blades split

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 VVN is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey 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 VVN, 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 VVN is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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