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EA12 VZK

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,104 mi
Last recorded80,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VZK
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 80,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,443 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 70,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,588 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 Cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 47,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,771 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 43,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 41,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,836 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 21,819 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2015 17,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut.

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 VZK is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

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

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