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SIL 5888

2012 Hyundai IX20

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 5888
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,707 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,607 miles

Chip to screen

Fail 24 Aug 2023 72,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Chip to screen

Pass 24 Sep 2022 69,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 69,475 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 62,758 miles

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on edges close to limit

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,641 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 59,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,116 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,588 miles

Front wiper smerring

Fail 21 Sep 2015 30,588 miles

Front wiper smerring

Offside 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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SIL 5888 is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SIL 5888, 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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SIL 5888 is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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