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AV12 VMJ

2012 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,879 mi
Last recorded46,879 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,879 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 46,879 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 38,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion underside

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 27,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 27,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,536 miles

All tyres cracked and perished between treads.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,346 miles

all tyres perished between treads

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 VMJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

AV12 VMJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 VMJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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