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GK12 AVU

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,642 mi
Last recorded146,642 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 AVU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 146,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 146,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 138,623 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 138,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 129,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 121,234 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,687 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at brake calliper (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,132 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2021 104,002 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2020 97,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,270 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,502 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,587 miles

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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GK12 AVU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GK12 AVU, 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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GK12 AVU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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