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CA61 DXJ

2012 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,485 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but still functions

Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,241 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

long travel in parking brake

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

long travel in parking brake

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,945 miles

Front windscreeen washer weak in operation

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

travel in handbrake

Fail 30 Aug 2022 50,945 miles

Front windscreeen washer weak in operation

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

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Travel on parking brake

Fail 27 Aug 2021 49,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Travel on parking brake

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some free play felt at steering wheel

some parking brake lever travel

Fail 1 Sep 2020 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

some free play felt at steering wheel

some parking brake lever travel

Fail 1 Sep 2020 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

High hand brake travel

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 45,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 34,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 20,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 15,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 14,094 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 14,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 12,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 12,272 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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CA61 DXJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Red 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 CA61 DXJ, 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 CA61 DXJ registered?

CA61 DXJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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