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DF12 BWZ

2012 Hyundai IX20

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,859 mi
Last recorded111,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BWZ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 111,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 111,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 90,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,999 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 57,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,272 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 47,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,859 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,161 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 36,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,795 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 33,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,644 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 24,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing and rear also (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,194 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai IX20?

Based on 324,673 MOT tests across 30,232 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
4,494
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
30,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,849
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DF12 BWZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai IX20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 46,227 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 IX20 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,849 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 BWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai IX20 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai IX20 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF12 BWZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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