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ET12 JMX

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,477 mi
Last recorded161,477 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 161,477 miles

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod end very slight play

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 154,623 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 154,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 146,351 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort

Offside Rear parking brake effort

Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 133,186 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 133,136 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,042 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 128,022 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,293 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 121,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 112,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,269 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FLUX (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly BOTH POOR (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,269 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES (3.5.1i)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FLUX (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly BOTH POOR (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JMX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET12 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

ET12 JMX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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