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YF12 RFN

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,174 mi
Last recorded90,174 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 RFN
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 90,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessively bald on inner edge on high level tread (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust underneath

Fail 4 Jul 2025 86,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessively bald on inner edge on high level tread (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust underneath

Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension has corrosion

hand brake has free play

o/s/r upper and lower light lens damaged

tail gate handle damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,146 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 70,805 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Due to excessively scored inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,556 miles

park brake effort only just pass 18%

Fail 20 Dec 2021 58,525 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,355 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 55,355 miles

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

nearside park brake low effort

offside dip beam dim

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,332 miles

Nearside dip beam intensity slightly reduced (dim)

clutch bite almost at floor level

near side park brake effort slightly low / overall low 20%

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

clutch fault

park brake effort only just pass 16%

Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

clutch fault

park brake effort only just pass 18%

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,671 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 36,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,528 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 31,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,447 miles

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

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 RFN 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 61.9%.

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 RFN, 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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YF12 RFN is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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