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AV12 VMC

2012 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 132,495 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 124,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 109,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 109,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,373 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 93,944 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 90,822 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 88,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 85,039 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

little hand brake res travel n/s and o/s

Pass 1 May 2018 76,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 62,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 51,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 39,003 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 39,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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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AV12 VMC is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 VMC, 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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AV12 VMC is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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