2012 HYUNDAI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- HYUNDAI
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- YELLOW
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 April 2027 (318 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,582 mi
AI verdict AVOID 43/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Hyundai has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 27,582 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 2012 registration, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,175 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., +2,975 miles between Apr 2020 and Apr 2021).
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.
- DANGEROUS failure: Nearside Rear Brake disc seriously weakened (Apr 2022).
- DANGEROUS failure: Offside Rear Brake disc seriously weakened (Apr 2022).
- Recurring suspension failure: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (Apr 2022).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Recent clean MOT pass on 2026-04-29 with no advisories.
- No current MOT failures or advisories recorded as of the latest test.
- Consistent, albeit low, mileage trajectory over its 14-year lifespan.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 27,582 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 30,436 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 34,366 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 36,224 mi |
FAIL Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 36,226 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 40,691 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 45,392 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 48,367 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 52,633 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 52,633 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 57,640 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 63,811 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 68,464 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 74,013 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 74,016 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 PCU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.