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SM12 KPF

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,755 mi
Last recorded191,755 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 KPF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 191,755 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 191,645 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear numberplate lamps dim

Pass 11 Jul 2024 174,158 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 170,120 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and cracking on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 170,116 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn and cracking on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 169,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate loose

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate rotted

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

clutch poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2022 169,638 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate loose

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate rotted

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

clutch poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2021 161,937 miles

Rear n/s and o/s tyres slight misshape

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

little reserve travel hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Jul 2020 154,038 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 15 Jul 2019 146,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,553 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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SM12 KPF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM12 KPF, 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 KPF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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