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EA12 WAU

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,013 mi
Last recorded165,013 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 165,013 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front BOTH headlamps condensated

Knocking from steering rack/ column

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear center high level stop lamp lens damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2025 165,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front BOTH headlamps condensated

Knocking from steering rack/ column

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear center high level stop lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2024 153,951 miles

Knocking from steering rack/ column

N/S headlamp condensated

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play & knocking from N/S/F inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

center high level stop lamp lens damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2024 153,951 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Knocking from steering rack/ column

N/S headlamp condensated

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play & knocking from N/S/F inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

center high level stop lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,694 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips & scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 110,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,294 miles

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 WAU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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