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BT12 LBF

2012 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 LBF
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 43,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 43,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,822 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 40,822 miles

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))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,252 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 39,250 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 33,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 31,043 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 29,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 22,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing Side Walls

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,181 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 16,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,860 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 12,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LBF is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LBF, 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 BT12 LBF registered?

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

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