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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1582 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 February 2027 (257 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,872 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 57/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 32,872 miles. However, a clear pattern of recurring brake and suspension failures, including a dangerous brake defect, raises significant concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,086 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake failure on 2017-02-20 (test 56,931MI) — a critical safety concern.
- Recurring brake system issues across multiple tests (2017, 2022, 2026) — indicates systemic neglect.
- Recurring suspension and steering failures (2019, 2022, 2026) — suggests chronic wear and poor maintenance.
- Brake imbalance failure on 2017-02-20 (test 56,931MI) — points to a history of poor brake system health.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-26 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory (9,086 mi/yr) aligns with typical UK usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 32,872 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 44,036 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt ADVISORY Centre Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt
|
| Feb 2017 | FAIL | 56,931 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 56,940 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 68,029 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 68,029 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 77,034 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 77,034 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 85,664 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 91,243 mi |
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 91,243 mi |
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 91,295 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 97,413 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 97,464 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 105,097 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 111,951 mi |
ADVISORY Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 120,575 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 128,035 mi | None recorded |
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