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BL61 OBS

2012 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,839 mi
Last recorded45,839 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 OBS
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 45,839 miles

handbrake level high

offside rear brake has slight bind and imbalance

slight judder in offside rear brake

Pass 3 Feb 2025 44,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre manufactured 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre manufactured 2015

Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Manu 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Manu 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 39,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 37,084 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,858 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 25,041 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,634 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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BL61 OBS is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL61 OBS, 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 BL61 OBS registered?

BL61 OBS is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is BL61 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 OBS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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