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YG12 RKU

2012 Hyundai I30

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,478 mi
Last recorded158,478 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RKU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 158,478 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 158,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 147,368 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 147,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 123,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake could be better

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 26 Mar 2022 112,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake could be better

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion under vehicle

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,600 miles

Nearside Rear has slight cracks in treads

Offside Rear has slight cracks in treads

Fail 15 Mar 2016 15,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear has slight cracks in treads

Offside Rear has slight cracks in treads

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,662 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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YG12 RKU is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG12 RKU, 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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YG12 RKU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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