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SB12 KUR

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,617 mi
Last recorded70,617 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 KUR
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox heatshield insecure, rattling

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,811 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 66,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,760 miles

Rear Heatshield corroded and insecure

Vehicle under body rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2024 62,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Heatshield corroded and insecure

Vehicle under body rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,380 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure

Vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2023 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure

Vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2022 53,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2022 53,358 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,670 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 49,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,475 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 44,475 miles

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

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

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,886 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 34,886 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 25,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,470 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 21,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,358 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,522 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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SB12 KUR is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SB12 KUR, 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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SB12 KUR is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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