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EO12 GYW

2012 Hyundai I30

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,649 mi
Last recorded94,649 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 GYW
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,649 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,020 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,020 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,879 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck pipes Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 77,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck pipes Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,325 miles

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,937 miles

both rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2018 41,936 miles

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

both rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,956 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 27,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EO12 GYW is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO12 GYW, 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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EO12 GYW is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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