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J12 KWA

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,920 mi
Last recorded100,920 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 KWA
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,920 miles

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,315 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 91,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 82,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and nearside low readings and no lockouts (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,583 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 59,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,526 miles

Parking brake only just met requirememts

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,402 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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J12 KWA is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J12 KWA, 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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J12 KWA is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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