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AO12 XKK

2012 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,185 mi
Last recorded103,185 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XKK
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,185 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe where suspension arm bolts to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe where suspension arm bolts to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 103,185 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe where suspension arm bolts to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe where suspension arm bolts to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 88,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted (upside down)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 88,157 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted (upside down)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,196 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,675 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,675 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 75,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 48,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 37,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,798 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 XKK is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 XKK, 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 XKK is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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