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DF12 MXH

2012 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 MXH
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 112,632 miles

All vehicle levels/pressures low. [topped up].

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Screen wash action low on screen.

Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration

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

Offside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

slight weak action at tailgate struts

windscreen washers slight weak action/ low on screen

Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

Offside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

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

windscreen washers slight weak action/low on screen

Fail 5 Aug 2024 98,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

Offside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

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

Spare tyre defective "soft"/low pressure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen washers slight weak action/low on screen

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight deterioration/damage

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

engine oil below minimum level - topped up

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Jul 2022 82,619 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil @ minimum level

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,985 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 71,985 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,259 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 37,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 16 Jul 2015 28,345 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 MXH is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF12 MXH, 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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DF12 MXH is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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