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BG12 YMS

2012 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,769 mi
Last recorded59,769 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YMS
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 59,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 55,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 50,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 50,640 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated has X2 nails in it (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,903 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 May 2022 46,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 43,147 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 43,134 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 40,292 miles

Brake pipe cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 35,734 miles

Central brake pipes covered by under trays

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 30,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 25,249 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 25,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2015 13,029 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 13,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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BG12 YMS is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG12 YMS, 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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BG12 YMS is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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