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BL12 EAF

2012 Hyundai I20

Grey Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,993 mi
Last recorded40,993 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EAF
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 40,993 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter split around drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 40,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter split around drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 35,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 35,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and close to tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 30,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 25,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 21,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 20,204 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 20,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily cracked and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavily cracked and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,432 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,487 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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BL12 EAF is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Grey with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL12 EAF, 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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BL12 EAF is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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