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SM12 HYH

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HYH
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,576 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr osr (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 115,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr osr (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 112,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,210 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 111,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 111,198 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,558 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 106,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear bumper cracked no sharp edge

under covers fitted cant see all the components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,227 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,664 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 56,664 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,785 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 45,785 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 35,562 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 35,562 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,448 miles

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

front tyres inner edges low

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 HYH is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HYH, 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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SM12 HYH is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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