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BF12 SGZ

2012 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 SGZ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,737 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 87,736 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside 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 Front Side repeater incorrect colour in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,700 miles

Exhaust flange joint heavily corroded

Long parking brake travel

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,345 miles

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

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded

Long parking brake travel

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,869 miles

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

Long parking brake travel

Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,869 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Long parking brake travel

Pass 25 May 2019 64,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 64,801 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 54,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,489 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,821 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 32,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BF12 SGZ is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF12 SGZ, 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 BF12 SGZ registered?

BF12 SGZ is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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