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EF12 DHC

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 DHC
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 67,449 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 65,473 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,046 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 60,046 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,655 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,243 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 45,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 40,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small lump on tread next to where its had a puncture repair plug

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,470 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,439 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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EF12 DHC is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai IX20 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 46,227 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EF12 DHC, 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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EF12 DHC is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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