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SB12 VHX

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,326 mi
Last recorded73,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VHX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and is orange showing signs of binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 73,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and is orange showing signs of binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing in treads 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,152 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake caliper damp - no leaks found

Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,548 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 60,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,186 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 54,186 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 47,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 47,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 42,773 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,493 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,738 miles

Offside & Nearside rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,182 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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SB12 VHX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB12 VHX, 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 SB12 VHX registered?

SB12 VHX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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