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AK62 YWJ

2012 Hyundai I20

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,158 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 135,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Excessive travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 121,416 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Excessive travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,304 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 107,304 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,626 miles

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

Rear wiper deterioated

Fail 5 Jan 2022 84,626 miles

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

Rear wiper deterioated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,177 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 71,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,477 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 54,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has a nail in it, and is very cracked and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also very cracked and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also very cracked and perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,752 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,553 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,722 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 14,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK62 YWJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,775 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 AK62 YWJ, 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 14 years old, this Hyundai I20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK62 YWJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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