2012 Hyundai i30 · 29,351 MOT tests
2012 Hyundai i30 reliability
2012 Hyundai i30s fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 i30 years (29,351 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- 42.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i30s: 34%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 85,806
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,351
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.3% of tests fail here (434% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai i30
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Brakes16%
- Steering13.3%
- Suspension11%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Tyres6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.76%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.18%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 4.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 3.87%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.25%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.58%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.17%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Hyundai i30 reliable?
2012 Hyundai i30s fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 i30 years (29,351 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai i30 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.76% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (7.18% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Hyundai i30 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Hyundai i30 shows 85,806 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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