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GL12 VZS

2012 Hyundai IX20

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VZS
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,479 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 86,478 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 85,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper arm not moving (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

could not fully open bonnet

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2018 55,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,414 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,024 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 38,024 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 36,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GL12 VZS is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL12 VZS, 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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What year was GL12 VZS registered?

GL12 VZS is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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