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SH12 VXE

2012 Hyundai IX20

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VXE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 64,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 64,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,914 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 51,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,351 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,326 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 34,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,862 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 29,862 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 23,130 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 23,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,952 miles

front and rear tyres perished

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

rear brakes starting to stick on

Fail 30 Sep 2016 18,952 miles

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

front and rear tyres perished

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

rear brakes starting to stick on

Pass 2 May 2015 15,276 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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SH12 VXE is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH12 VXE, 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 SH12 VXE registered?

SH12 VXE is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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