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AV12 XVB

2012 Hyundai I20

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XVB
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,652 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 78,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 67,730 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged & stiff operation (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 67,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged & stiff operation (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 61,787 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,738 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R + O/S/R Tyres Cracking + Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,781 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking to edges of both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 49,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking to edges of both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 41,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,508 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 25,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 22,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,645 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 XVB is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in White 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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

AV12 XVB is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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