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BJ12 VRC

2012 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VRC
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,866 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,777 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 91,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 88,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 66,017 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 66,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 58,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Offside Front Inner front tyre has heavy wear on edge

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 47,245 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 47,245 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2015 39,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VRC is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Red 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 BJ12 VRC, 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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BJ12 VRC is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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