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EJ13 BCU

2013 Hyundai I20

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,374 mi
Last recorded104,374 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Hyundai I2046,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 BCU
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 104,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 104,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & badly cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 92,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,854 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 73,449 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 73,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,602 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2019 57,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,578 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2018 47,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,094 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2017 39,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,755 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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EJ13 BCU is a 2013 Hyundai I20 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2013 Hyundai I20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 46,025 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 EJ13 BCU, 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 13 years old, this Hyundai I20 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ13 BCU is a 2013 Hyundai I20, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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