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FM12 ZFU

2012 Hyundai IX20

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,990 mi
Last recorded80,990 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZFU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,990 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 80,990 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 75,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 66,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,996 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 56,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,663 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,418 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,781 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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FM12 ZFU is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM12 ZFU, 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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FM12 ZFU is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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