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AA06 ALV

2012 Hyundai I30

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 ALV
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 131,061 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column UJ or Electric assist motor clunking/knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 131,061 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking minor leak/weep from Brake hose union connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge. Screw/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column UJ or Electric assist motor clunking/knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 124,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower UJ pinch bolt to steering rack, slightly loose (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 119,026 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower UJ pinch bolt to steering rack, slightly loose (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,104 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 106,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 101,003 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 96,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to having plys/cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,848 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,836 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,641 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 74,641 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AA06 ALV is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AA06 ALV, 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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AA06 ALV is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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