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SJ62 VBV

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,575 mi
Last recorded37,575 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VBV
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 37,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 30,553 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2024 30,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 23,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 19,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 18,666 miles

Front Brake pipes swelling

Rear Brake pipes swelling

Pass 22 Feb 2021 18,082 miles

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

all brake pipes are starting to swell

Fail 22 Feb 2021 18,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all brake pipes are starting to swell

Pass 14 Feb 2020 17,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 17,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,242 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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SJ62 VBV is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ62 VBV, 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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SJ62 VBV is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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