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DF12 VJE

2012 Hyundai I20

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,220 mi
Last recorded55,220 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VJE
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 55,220 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 55,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 51,728 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 51,728 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 47,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,750 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,674 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 29,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,794 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2017 25,794 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 22,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,767 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 VJE is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Black 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 VJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 VJE registered?

DF12 VJE is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 19 August 2012.

Is DF12 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 VJE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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