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SM61 VRX

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,433 mi
Last recorded64,433 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VRX
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,433 miles

Damage to offside front of the vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering wheel feels notchy when first turned

Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 55,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,036 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 25,353 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 25,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE slightly loosing shape on tread inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges close to wear bands (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,161 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 12,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 8,095 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 VRX is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SM61 VRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM61 VRX registered?

SM61 VRX is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is SM61 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 VRX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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