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SM12 ZZB

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,802 mi
Last recorded46,802 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 46,802 miles

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

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

Front suspension is corroded

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,741 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 39,388 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 37,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 33,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 31,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 26,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 26,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,631 miles

osr tyre split at tread

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,413 miles

osr tyre starting to split at tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,911 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 ZZB is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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