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EN12 KBJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,249 mi
Last recorded129,249 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 KBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 129,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,951 miles

Under body corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2025 125,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,289 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 108,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 108,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake arm seized forward.

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,113 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 87,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,765 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 67,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,766 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 31,224 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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EN12 KBJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN12 KBJ, 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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EN12 KBJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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