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VN12 RVJ

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,845 mi
Last recorded53,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,007 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 49,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,438 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,790 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 42,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 40,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,152 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 30,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 27,913 miles

items removed from rear view mirror for MOT.

rear brake pads appear low and would advise further inspection/attention.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 25,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,231 miles

nearside rear tyre scuffed/kerb damage on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,443 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 RVJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

VN12 RVJ is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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