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AB08 GEM

2011 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,076 mi
Last recorded76,076 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I2054,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 GEM
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 76,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear down NS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mounting on shock heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear down NS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,724 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 71,264 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,693 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 63,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,352 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,423 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 50,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 44,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Hyundai I20?

Based on 1,488,641 MOT tests across 136,037 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
5,035
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
136,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,256
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AB08 GEM is a 2011 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 54,045 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 I20 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 6,256 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I20 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Hyundai I20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB08 GEM is a 2011 Hyundai I20, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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