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CK12 VTJ

2012 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,951 mi
Last recorded141,951 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 VTJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 141,951 miles

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

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

oil leaks

play knocking from suspension \steering

Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop is broken

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,573 miles

Nearside And Offside Front Wheels Slightly Stiff To Rotate By Hand

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,334 miles

Engine running poorly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever travel a little higher than expected

Rear outer seat belts slow to retract and nearside catch sticking slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2023 118,334 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Faded lettering (0.1 (b))

Engine running poorly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear outer seat belts slow to retract and nearside catch sticking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 114,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 99,559 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 99,559 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 87,259 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 87,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perished in sidewalls and worn lumpy on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,872 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 70,010 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 59,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,361 miles

Oil leak

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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CK12 VTJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Red 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 CK12 VTJ, 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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CK12 VTJ is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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