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SH12 MLY

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,254 mi
Last recorded144,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MLY
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,254 miles

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

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

all underside/suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 144,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all underside/suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/side rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 138,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and o/side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and o/side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and n/side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/side rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 122,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 105,854 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,383 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 90,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 73,642 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 60,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,523 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,742 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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SH12 MLY is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLY, 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 SH12 MLY registered?

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

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