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VN12 LMY

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,509 mi
Last recorded117,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 117,509 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 117,509 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 108,206 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 107,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,400 miles

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 100,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 89,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 82,621 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,138 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 61,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 50,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak damaged (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,611 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front rear pads low

Nearside Front tyre has nail in (not repairable )

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,891 miles

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 Apr 2016 27,861 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (hankook kinergy 195/65r15 91h) (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,530 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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VN12 LMY is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LMY, 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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VN12 LMY is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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