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YY12 DFF

2012 Hyundai I30

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,890 mi
Last recorded157,890 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DFF
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 157,890 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 157,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 150,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 150,185 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 142,509 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH ADVISE EARLY INVESTIGATION

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 142,509 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH ADVISE EARLY INVESTIGATION

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,999 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 134,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 123,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 123,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 114,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,182 miles

Due to how the brakes performed on the rollers and only just made minimum requirement on balance recommend brake service

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,216 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,216 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,098 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2016 57,098 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 42,051 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY12 DFF is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY12 DFF, 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 YY12 DFF registered?

YY12 DFF is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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