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VK12 WGF

2012 Hyundai IX20

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,814 mi
Last recorded141,814 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 WGF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 141,814 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2026 141,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 136,934 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2025 136,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,164 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2024 133,164 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 128,672 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 128,672 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,089 miles

stone chip in o/s of windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2022 112,089 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,963 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip less than 10mm in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 99,963 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting too crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip less than 10mm in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,069 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2018 63,550 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,534 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,534 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,181 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 39,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,386 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade samll split

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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VK12 WGF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK12 WGF, 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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VK12 WGF is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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