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SG12 VHF

2012 Hyundai IX20

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,466 mi
Last recorded113,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VHF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 113,466 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 113,465 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 110,599 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 103,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,226 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 95,226 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 83,262 miles

Fuel tank corroded

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,506 miles

Fuel Tank Corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,448 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing slightly rough when rotates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,894 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,526 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 43,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,333 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 32,333 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SG12 VHF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG12 VHF, 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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SG12 VHF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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