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VJZ 1281

2013 Hyundai I20

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,829 mi
Last recorded122,829 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Hyundai I2046,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 1281
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,676 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,301 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 98,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 85,216 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 85,213 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.0mm, legal minimum is 1.6mm, also badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.00mm, legal minimum is 1.6mm, also badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 72,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.0mm, legal minimum is 1.6mm, also badly worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.00mm, legal minimum is 1.6mm, also badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,015 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 59,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,503 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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VJZ 1281 is a 2013 Hyundai I20 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJZ 1281, 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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What year was VJZ 1281 registered?

VJZ 1281 is a 2013 Hyundai I20, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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