2012 Hyundai I30 1.6L Diesel · HW12 MUU
2012 Hyundai I30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 158,586 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I30
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW12 MUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 158,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW12 MUU 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 (HW12 MUU) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer arch corroded (7.1.”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HW12 MUU Mileage History
- 26/06/2023127,858 mi
- 06/07/2023127,859 mi+1 mi
- 19/04/2024131,860 mi+4,001 mi
- 07/04/2025145,860 mi+14,000 mi
- 15/04/2026158,586 mi+12,726 mi
Average of roughly 10,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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