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RF12 UNJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,714 mi
Last recorded165,714 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 UNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 165,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (backbox) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 165,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (backbox) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 159,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 153,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 143,926 miles

slight play from both front inner steering arms

Pass 2 Aug 2022 132,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,159 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,576 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 120,574 miles

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

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

front lower valance broken

Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,414 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 110,410 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

although handbrake exceeds the minimum required braking efficiency, effort figures are lower than normal on the offside

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,899 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,896 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake caliper handbrake levers are not returning to the off position

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,384 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,257 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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RF12 UNJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF12 UNJ, 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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RF12 UNJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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