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VE61 UWN

2012 Hyundai IX20

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,740 mi
Last recorded91,740 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UWN
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,953 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,391 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 74,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 74,855 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 69,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside turbo hose passing oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 69,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside turbo hose passing oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,247 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,799 miles

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

advise- emissions too clean to pick up

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,236 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,235 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to be measured

rear number plate disfigured

front tyres worn bald on inner edges need replacing asap

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 UWN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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