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SV12 RTU

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 RTU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 115,860 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,180 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 111,174 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2X (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 106,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle all suspension component's corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 106,495 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle all suspension component's corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 103,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,201 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2021 99,162 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,802 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,049 miles

suspension components rusty

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,656 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,106 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,524 miles

Rear 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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SV12 RTU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV12 RTU, 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 SV12 RTU registered?

SV12 RTU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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