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NL12 VCM

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VCM
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 135,626 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 135,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,696 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil level on min

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 124,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil level on min

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,030 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 115,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,456 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 95,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 84,465 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 84,460 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,644 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 34,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os wiper blade starting to split

Fail 20 Feb 2015 34,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os wiper blade starting to split

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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NL12 VCM is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL12 VCM, 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 NL12 VCM registered?

NL12 VCM is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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