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YA12 UEW

2012 Hyundai I30

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,337 mi
Last recorded119,337 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UEW
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 119,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort weak

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Fail 19 Jan 2026 119,337 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort weak

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,737 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low but passed

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,122 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 88,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 87,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not checked (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not checked (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle slight stiff operation

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 80,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,182 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,792 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Front number plate faded.

Rear number plate faded.

Rear wiper blade split.

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item attached to screen in centre. ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper split

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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YA12 UEW is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White 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 YA12 UEW, 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 YA12 UEW registered?

YA12 UEW is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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