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VN12 EGK

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,106 mi
Last recorded104,106 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EGK
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 104,068 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet safety catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 70kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,854 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 99,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,847 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 91,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing low/bald edges of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of been binding disc worn and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to bald on edges of tread and also on tread wear band rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of been binding disc worn and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to bald on edges of tread and also on tread wear band rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,862 miles

hand brake lower effort on off side

Fail 26 Feb 2019 78,861 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake lower effort on off side

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,016 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,905 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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VN12 EGK is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN12 EGK, 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 VN12 EGK registered?

VN12 EGK is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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