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GL12 MKJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 MKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 120,246 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 119,929 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 107,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake rotors worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn to limit, inner pad not touching wearing indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn to limit, inner pad not touching wearing indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 107,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working suspect blockage or washer pump (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake rotors worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn to limit, inner pad not touching wearing indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn to limit, inner pad not touching wearing indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,323 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside day time running light out.

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Around nearside lower arm mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 93,323 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))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside day time running light out.

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Around nearside lower arm mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,466 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,806 miles

Offside daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Sep 2020 54,806 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,115 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 24,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,047 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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GL12 MKJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 GL12 MKJ, 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 GL12 MKJ registered?

GL12 MKJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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