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AO12 HHL

2012 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HHL
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,669 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 79,668 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,996 miles

all four tyres cracking between treads

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2017 39,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2016 33,208 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 33,208 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,276 miles

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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AO12 HHL is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 HHL, 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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AO12 HHL is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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