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SM12 BHN

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BHN
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 151,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 151,690 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 134,172 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 134,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 123,892 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 123,886 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 113,906 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 113,893 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 103,101 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2022 103,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Park brake cable lever on NSR caliper not fully returning ,brake has slight bind ,park brake effort much lower than OS . (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2021 91,159 miles

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 12 May 2021 91,158 miles

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2020 82,819 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 62,844 miles

Offside Rear tyres worn 2.5mm

Fail 19 May 2018 62,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2017 49,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 38,079 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 38,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SM12 BHN is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM12 BHN, 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 SM12 BHN registered?

SM12 BHN is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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