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EO12 HFW

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 HFW
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,140 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,722 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 67,722 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,224 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlight water ingress

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

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

Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Mar 2023 62,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,927 miles

Clutch pedal worn smooth

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 59,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal worn smooth

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s front fog lamp in/op

n/s front tyre cuts on outer wall

n/s head lamp misted up

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,871 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 55,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered and not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,792 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,514 miles

Oil leak leak appears to be from sump seal or sump pan itself ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack jnts have play ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 49,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease leaking out (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease leaking out (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak leak appears to be from sump seal or sump pan itself ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack jnts have play ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,493 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,963 miles

all tyres showing sings of age

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,710 miles

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

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

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 HFW is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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