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SY12 VSJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,018 mi
Last recorded113,018 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,018 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 112,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,163 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 110,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,532 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

offside front outer brake pad approx 75-80% worn

Fail 14 Sep 2022 97,869 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

offside front outer brake pad approx 75-80% worn

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,726 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake poor readings

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,004 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,907 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,256 miles

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

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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SY12 VSJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY12 VSJ, 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 SY12 VSJ registered?

SY12 VSJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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