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AP12 AEM

2012 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,084 mi
Last recorded180,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AEM
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 180,084 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 179,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,748 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 162,747 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 146,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 145,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 130,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 99,989 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 99,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,463 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 3mm.

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

Offside Rear tyre tread on 3mm.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,444 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 59,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,897 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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AP12 AEM is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP12 AEM, 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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AP12 AEM is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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