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DF12 CUO

2012 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,616 mi
Last recorded52,616 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CUO
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 52,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2026 52,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2026 52,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,824 miles

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

deterioration to front offside & nearside suspension arm ball joint rubbers

Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,742 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 40,296 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 36,114 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 24 Jul 2020 36,114 miles

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD AND WORN BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 31,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WORN BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD AND WORN BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 19,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,248 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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DF12 CUO 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF12 CUO, 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 DF12 CUO registered?

DF12 CUO is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is DF12 CUO safe to buy?

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