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YM12 GHU

2012 Hyundai I30

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 GHU
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 83,541 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,995 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,245 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,425 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 58,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear perished/cracking between tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,769 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play becoming excessive [strong advise] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking between tread; o/s becoming low on tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,233 miles

Rear both tyres cracking between tread; o/s/r becoming low on tread 3mm

front/rear brake pads worn seriously low [outer pads]

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear both tyres cracking between tread; o/s/r becoming low on tread 3mm

front/rear brake pads worn seriously low [outer pads]

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 38,733 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 32,244 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,260 miles

advise all x4 tyres wearing on edges

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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YM12 GHU 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 YM12 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM12 GHU registered?

YM12 GHU is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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