2012 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · AU12 ABZ
2012 Hyundai I30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 118,312 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU12 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 118,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU12 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Hyundai I30 (AU12 ABZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AU12 ABZ Mileage History
- 11/10/2023104,418 mi
- 04/11/2024112,239 mi+7,821 mi
- 05/11/2024112,239 mi
- 09/10/2025118,303 mi+6,064 mi
- 13/10/2025118,312 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai i30 (GD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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