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PL12 AEU

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,923 mi
Last recorded40,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 AEU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 40,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,051 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 38,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 38,174 miles

Rear brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 13 Jul 2022 38,174 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,580 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 36,577 miles

Front Upper Steering column attachment defective movement, (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,872 miles

Emissions too low to register

Fail 2 Jul 2019 31,872 miles

Emissions too low to register

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,503 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 35,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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PL12 AEU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL12 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL12 AEU registered?

PL12 AEU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is PL12 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL12 AEU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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