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SM61 OES

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 OES
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,023 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 87,004 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 82,538 miles

advise rear tyres worn lumpy on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2024 77,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 72,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 64,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 56,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 56,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,512 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 45,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 36,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,363 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 24,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,061 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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SM61 OES is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM61 OES, 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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SM61 OES is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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