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2012 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · RE12 AAY

RE12 AAY

2012 Hyundai I10 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 77,577 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI I10
Year / Origin
2012 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
77,577 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of mechanical integrity. The most recent test on 14 July 2025 at 77,577 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed its tests on 12 July 2025 and 3 March 2023, the records show no specific defects listed for these failures, suggesting the issues were minor or administrative and were rectified immediately. The mileage is low for a 14 year old car, averaging roughly 5,541 miles per year. The accumulation has remained consistent over the last few years, growing from 71,068 miles in March 2023 to 77,577 miles by July 2025. This steady increase suggests the car has been in regular, light use rather than sitting idle for long periods, which typically reduces the risk of perished seals or seized calipers. The absence of any advisories or defects across several years of testing is unusual for a vehicle of this age. There are no recorded trends of corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc deterioration. The lack of flagged consumables like tyres or wiper blades indicates a high standard of preventative maintenance by the previous owner. A physical inspection should focus on areas the MOT tester may have overlooked or that do not trigger a failure. Check for signs of oil leaks around the engine bay and inspect the condition of the coolant and brake fluid. Given the low annual mileage, verify that the tyres have not developed flat spots or age-related cracking despite having legal tread depth.

RE12 AAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
  • 77,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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RE12 AAY Mileage History

  1. 03/03/202371,054 mi
  2. 07/03/202371,068 mi+14 mi
  3. 18/07/202474,671 mi+3,603 mi
  4. 12/07/202577,572 mi+2,901 mi
  5. 14/07/202577,577 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 2,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RE12 AAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 13:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Hyundai I10 (RE12 AAY) between March 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Excessively Corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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