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VE61 EBU

2012 Hyundai IX20

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,526 mi
Last recorded65,526 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 EBU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,526 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,164 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 63,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,152 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 47,523 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 44,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,005 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 26,005 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake efficiency only 16%!!!

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,755 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 23,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,099 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 9,416 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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VE61 EBU is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE61 EBU, 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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VE61 EBU is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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