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EA12 AFY

2012 Hyundai IX20

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 AFY
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 107,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but un likely to dethatch (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 107,689 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tail tail lamp (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but un likely to dethatch (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,088 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 83,214 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 83,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,560 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 76,559 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 70,185 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,625 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 33,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,655 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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EA12 AFY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA12 AFY, 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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EA12 AFY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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