2012 Hyundai I20 1.2L Petrol · EA12 DBY
2012 Hyundai I20 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 126,659 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI I20
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA12 DBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 126,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA12 DBY MOT History
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 I20 (EA12 DBY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EA12 DBY Mileage History
- 11/10/2022106,845 mi
- 17/10/2023115,133 mi+8,288 mi
- 19/10/2023115,133 mi
- 14/10/2024122,749 mi+7,616 mi
- 13/10/2025126,659 mi+3,910 mi
Average of roughly 6,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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