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BJ12 ETE

2012 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,347 mi
Last recorded91,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ETE
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 91,347 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 91,337 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,333 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges. tyre size: 185/60 R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,900 miles

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

park brake little reserve travel

Fail 9 Oct 2023 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2022 70,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 70,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,707 miles

front tyres getting low/3mm

n/s/r door possible fault/o,k,at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 36,472 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 26 Mar 2016 36,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BJ12 ETE is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ12 ETE, 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 BJ12 ETE registered?

BJ12 ETE is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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