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EK12 EHE

2012 Hyundai IX20

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,217 mi
Last recorded117,217 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 EHE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 117,217 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 112,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 112,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 108,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 107,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 107,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 87,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge - 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge - 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 May 2019 87,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid noise from pump - no water through (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front brakes squealing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge - 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge - 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2018 75,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2018 75,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2017 63,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 17 May 2017 63,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2016 44,737 miles

rear seats stowed.

wipers need attention soon.

Fail 9 May 2016 44,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear seats stowed.

wipers need attention soon.

Pass 1 May 2015 35,509 miles

Brakes ; rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; child seat fitted o/s/r , unable to check seat belt ( trapped behind seat )

Fail 1 May 2015 35,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; both front tyres worn unevenly , recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Note ; both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Note ; child seat fitted o/s/r , unable to check seat belt ( trapped behind seat )

Tyres ; n/s/r tread balding on outer edge / nail in tread ( punctured )

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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EK12 EHE is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK12 EHE, 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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EK12 EHE is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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