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AV12 VLP

2012 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,209 mi
Last recorded96,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VLP
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 96,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 87,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 76,790 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 76,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 74,967 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 74,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel trims fitted, can't inspect brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2020 74,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel trims fitted, can't inspect brakes

Pass 18 May 2019 63,800 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 49,876 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 26 May 2017 38,122 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 38,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 26,197 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 13,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 13,892 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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AV12 VLP is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV12 VLP, 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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What year was AV12 VLP registered?

AV12 VLP is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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