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RE12 VAO

2012 Hyundai IX20

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VAO
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 79,736 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 79,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 73,175 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 73,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 64,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear seat belt not had full inspection due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,339 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 25,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE12 VAO is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE12 VAO, 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 RE12 VAO registered?

RE12 VAO is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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