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EK12 GBF

2012 Hyundai IX20

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,953 mi
Last recorded62,953 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GBF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 62,953 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 62,786 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,085 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 54,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,343 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 44,331 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,494 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 41,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,711 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 36,710 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,148 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 32,148 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,311 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f+o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 GBF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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