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SM12 PKE

2012 Hyundai IX20

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,164 mi
Last recorded19,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PKE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 19,164 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 17,986 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,621 miles

Handbrake just met requirements - n/s reading low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s hose ends/pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 13,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 13,286 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,327 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 9,324 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,045 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 PKE is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PKE, 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 SM12 PKE registered?

SM12 PKE is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SM12 PKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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