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FR12 HGC

2012 Hyundai IX20

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,773 mi
Last recorded38,773 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 HGC
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 38,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On BOTH Sides of vehicle

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on edges on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Upper steering column uj (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On BOTH Sides of vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose in tray

oil weap

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 24 Jul 2023 29,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,556 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

slight cracking to front suspension arm bushes

slight weap o/s outer c.v. boot

Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,339 miles

wear to edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Fail 2 Aug 2021 24,338 miles

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

wear to edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2020 21,965 miles

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

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

oil weap

Fail 7 Aug 2020 21,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil weap

Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,856 miles

very slight cracking to n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Fail 12 Aug 2019 18,854 miles

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

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

very slight cracking to n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,770 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 14,568 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on outer wall and in tread

osr tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2017 12,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,760 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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FR12 HGC is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FR12 HGC, 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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FR12 HGC is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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