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G5 VSA

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,840 mi
Last recorded114,840 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VSA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 114,840 miles

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 114,840 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 89,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,265 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 54,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 46,535 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 32,891 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,216 miles

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

Offside Front 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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G5 VSA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black 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 G5 VSA, 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 G5 VSA registered?

G5 VSA is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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