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EF12 GKN

2012 Hyundai IX20

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 GKN
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake effort low, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Jul 2026 85,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 81,802 miles

Both rear brake disc heat shields corroded and weakened

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 81,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Backing plates heat shield corroded and weakened

engine oil below min

Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake backing plate / heat shield excessively corroded and weakened

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Jul 2024 78,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake backing plate / heat shield excessively corroded and weakened

engine oil close to min

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,467 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on outer edge / tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate / heat shield excessively corroded and weakened

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / tyre size 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,844 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,193 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front indicator slight faded in colour.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 41,057 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front indicator slight faded in colour.

offside front tyre worn to legal limit, perrished and worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,247 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 GKN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF12 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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