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SM12 GYY

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,168 mi
Last recorded64,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GYY
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 64,164 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 57,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 51,533 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 51,531 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 44,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 38,712 miles

general corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Fail 3 Jun 2022 38,721 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 28 May 2021 33,360 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 22,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 17,421 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 17,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 5,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,349 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 5,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SM12 GYY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM12 GYY, 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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SM12 GYY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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