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SH12 OFJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,947 mi
Last recorded117,947 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 OFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 117,947 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 117,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 111,640 miles

Nearside Front track rod end play

Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,800 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 88,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 69,390 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 69,390 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,529 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 67,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,171 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 60,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,814 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 52,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,465 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,429 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OFJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH12 OFJ, 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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SH12 OFJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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