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BT12 URB

2012 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 URB
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,137 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot starting to perish

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring bump stop detached

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Vehicle has corrosion to body/structure/components

Fail 19 Sep 2025 83,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot starting to perish

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring bump stop detached

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Vehicle has corrosion to body/structure/components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 78,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,984 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Emissions: JUST MET. Engine has sporadic misfire

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 3 Oct 2022 68,984 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Emissions: JUST MET. Engine has sporadic misfire

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords not visible at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 63,401 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 58,981 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 3 Oct 2020 58,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Service brake: slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,631 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,631 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,372 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 32,372 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,096 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,416 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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BT12 URB is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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