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PY12 FJX

2012 Hyundai IX20

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,998 mi
Last recorded96,998 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 FJX
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,359 miles

Little reserve travel in park brake

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2023 78,359 miles

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

Little reserve travel in park brake

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,861 miles

Little reserve travel in park brake

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 71,861 miles

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

Little reserve travel in park brake

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,148 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 65,148 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,866 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,024 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 62,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 54,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 46,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 46,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 39,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 38,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm outer egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 29,312 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 4 May 2016 29,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 5 May 2015 20,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre bald on inside

osf tyre bald on inside

Fail 5 May 2015 20,008 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre bald on inside

osf tyre bald on inside

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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PY12 FJX is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PY12 FJX, 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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PY12 FJX is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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