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ET12 HAO

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,223 mi
Last recorded134,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HAO
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 133,853 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 118,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front 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))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,384 miles

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))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

boot release button missing,boot open from inside

Pass 19 Jan 2022 86,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 75,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,950 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,741 miles

Nearside Rear slight bulge in tyre

Rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ET12 HAO is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET12 HAO, 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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What year was ET12 HAO registered?

ET12 HAO is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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