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EA12 VZW

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,767 mi
Last recorded111,767 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner track control arm [ slight play ]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,025 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2024 96,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Covers Fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 93,767 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,323 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,936 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

no smoke diesel test passed

Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

no smoke diesel test passed

Pass 23 May 2019 72,620 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 22 May 2019 72,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 62,637 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 62,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195x65x15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,775 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge, also has splits in the tread

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid there is a pump sound (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge, also has splits in the tread

No smoke diesel test passed

Rear brake discs showing signs of over heating, no brake bind at time of test

wipers not checked

Pass 21 May 2016 37,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake bind

oil leak

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded on inside

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 VZW is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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