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OV12 XBX

2012 Hyundai I20

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XBX
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 93,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 93,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front shock absorber cup heavily corroded

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

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel indicating need for adjustment

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 89,426 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front shock absorber cup heavily corroded

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

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel indicating need for adjustment

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,498 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 83,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,994 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,656 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 71,656 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 64,413 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 64,413 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 58,271 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 58,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 48,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,255 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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OV12 XBX is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OV12 XBX, 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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OV12 XBX is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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