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HY12 PHA

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,980 mi
Last recorded172,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 PHA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 172,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit, Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 167,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 167,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 155,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,709 miles

Offside Front water ingress into headlight

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 110,050 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen driver side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 110,050 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake disc inner face worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen driver side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively Both front and rear o/s wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,241 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 60,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,423 miles

all four tyre middle of treads wearing low (3mm) 185/65r15 88h

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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HY12 PHA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 PHA, 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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HY12 PHA is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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