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SM12 YCY

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,024 mi
Last recorded24,024 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 24,024 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 24,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 22,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 20,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 18,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 17,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 17,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,933 miles

All four road tyres starting to perish (no cords)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 11,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,922 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 YCY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel 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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

SM12 YCY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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