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VK12 SOU

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,734 mi
Last recorded100,734 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SOU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,734 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,168 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

steering wheel slight knocking and play

Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,940 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 66,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,209 miles

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

N/S Outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2021 59,209 miles

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

N/S Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,936 miles

N/S Outer sill damage

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,358 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside outer sill badly damaged

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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VK12 SOU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK12 SOU, 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 VK12 SOU registered?

VK12 SOU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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