2012 Hyundai i20 · 31,922 MOT tests
2012 Hyundai i20 reliability
2012 Hyundai i20s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 13 i20 years (31,922 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai i20s: 27%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 64,682
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,922
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.9% of tests fail here (173% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai i20
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.1%
- Suspension13.3%
- Brakes11.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Tyres5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 5.22%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.71%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.42%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.24%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.2%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.46%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.28%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Hyundai i20 reliable?
2012 Hyundai i20s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 13 i20 years (31,922 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai i20 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.02% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (5.22% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Hyundai i20 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Hyundai i20 shows 64,682 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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