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YF12 LMU

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,293 mi
Last recorded159,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 LMU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 159,293 miles

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 159,253 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 144,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper greasy

Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,128 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,678 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,069 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 99,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,301 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking inside tread blocks

Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER REAR >>> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED 1000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear caliper parking brake levers holding over/on, ESP N/S/REAR POOR, READINGS 16%

Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 39,683 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 20,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 10,821 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 10,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YF12 LMU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF12 LMU, 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 YF12 LMU registered?

YF12 LMU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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