AV12 VEL

2012 HYUNDAI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HYUNDAI
Year
2012
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1591 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 January 2027 (230 days away)
Last recorded mileage
9,714 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Hyundai has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 9,714 miles. The mileage is low but consistent, but the MOT history is fundamentally flawed.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 7,598 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the MOT history is highly problematic.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2025): Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its s
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded Jan 2025 — immediate safety hazard.
  • Recurring tyre advisories from Jan 2020 to Jan 2026 indicate chronic neglect.
  • Brake disc advisories from Jan 2020 to Jan 2026 show a pattern of deferred maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,598 miles/year.
  • MOT valid until 2027-01-30, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety.

Mileage history

May 2015: 9,714 mi PASSJan 2016: 11,333 mi PASSJan 2017: 24,325 mi PASSJan 2018: 38,185 mi PASSJan 2019: 51,317 mi PASSJan 2020: 60,430 mi FAILJan 2020: 60,444 mi PASSJan 2021: 63,366 mi PASSJan 2022: 68,592 mi FAILJan 2022: 68,592 mi PASSJan 2023: 76,538 mi PASSJan 2024: 86,384 mi PASSJan 2025: 95,304 mi FAILJan 2025: 95,305 mi PASSJan 2026: 106,544 mi FAILJan 2026: 106,544 mi PASS107k58k10kMay 2015Jan 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 9,714 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 11,333 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 24,325 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 38,185 mi
ADVISORY front and rear pads approx 70% worn
ADVISORY slight misfire when revved up
Jan 2019 PASS 51,317 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 60,430 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Engine oil level low
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 60,444 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 63,366 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Under-body panels fitted
Jan 2022 FAIL 68,592 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 68,592 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2023 PASS 76,538 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 86,384 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 95,304 mi
ADVISORY Knocking from steering but not to excess
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel slight bind on rotation
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Jan 2025 PASS 95,305 mi
ADVISORY Knocking from steering but not to excess
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 FAIL 106,544 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Knocking from steering
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY TPMS on
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight inner wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 106,544 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Knocking from steering
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight inner wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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