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SM12 WJN

2012 Hyundai IX20

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,503 mi
Last recorded97,503 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WJN
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 97,503 miles

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

Underfloor, subframes and components have age related corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,293 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 94,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 89,393 miles

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2023 85,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,165 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 85,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,848 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,241 miles

advise o/s n/s rear and front brake flexi hose ferrules and metal pipes corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,607 miles

Undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 35,607 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,069 miles

Rear wiper torn

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,228 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 WJN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJN, 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 WJN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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