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AJ12 MXF

2012 Hyundai I20

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I2048,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MXF
MakeHyundai
ModelI20
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,384 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 74,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 70,668 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 70,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,047 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 66,039 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 61,507 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2022 61,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,900 miles

Break mast cylinder showing oil lightly

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 56,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Break mast cylinder showing oil lightly

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,741 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 54,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 51,559 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 51,552 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,319 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 33,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS wiper blade has worn slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ12 MXF is a 2012 Hyundai I20 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ12 MXF, 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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AJ12 MXF is a 2012 Hyundai I20, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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