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BV12 DFJ

2012 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box [clamp] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,091 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 100,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,558 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 79,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 70,406 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 70,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 60,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 60,127 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 44,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,327 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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BV12 DFJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 DFJ registered?

BV12 DFJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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