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SH12 MLX

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,167 mi
Last recorded119,167 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MLX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 119,167 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 119,017 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,204 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 111,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 96,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 70,563 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 65,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,869 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,666 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 37,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,018 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SH12 MLX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH12 MLX, 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 SH12 MLX registered?

SH12 MLX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is SH12 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 MLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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