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BT12 CWU

2012 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 CWU
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 149,216 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank leaking from rear seam (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached suspension bump stop detached inside coil spring (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 143,667 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2023 143,667 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Side Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Lagging In Operation

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2022 136,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Lagging In Operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have a worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 129,745 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have a worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 124,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 124,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 114,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 114,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 104,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 84,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 64,192 miles

Offside Rear tyre low spots

Fail 3 May 2016 64,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre low spots

Fail 13 May 2015 455,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 45,589 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

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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BT12 CWU is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BT12 CWU, 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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BT12 CWU is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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