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SM62 FUP

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 FUP
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 43,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 43,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,414 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 40,414 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,781 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2024 37,781 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake showing signs of binding when warm

Fail 9 Mar 2022 32,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake showing signs of binding when warm

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 29,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,270 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 20,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,265 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 10,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 9,345 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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SM62 FUP is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM62 FUP, 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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SM62 FUP is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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