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BV12 DFE

2012 Hyundai I20

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DFE
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 102,883 miles

Nearside Rear Slight drag

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

Offside Rear Heavily cracking

Offside Rear slight drag

Pass 6 May 2025 99,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 99,584 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,408 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 93,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 90,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 90,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Spare fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,364 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 64,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,992 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Mar 2016 32,992 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,241 miles

front tyres worn 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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BV12 DFE is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BV12 DFE, 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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BV12 DFE is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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