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C21 ECM

2012 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ECM
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,720 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 93,718 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,368 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,451 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,772 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 83,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge , both tyres wearing on inside , continental 185 65 15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 83,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost down to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge , both tyres wearing on inside , continental 185 65 15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (4.4.3 (a))

foot and hand brake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,016 miles

engine misfire initially when started

Fail 21 Dec 2020 74,016 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

engine misfire initially when started

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 63,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,727 miles

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2018 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 23,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,961 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,571 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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C21 ECM is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Black with a 1,248cc 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 C21 ECM, 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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C21 ECM is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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