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VN12 LMU

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,138 mi
Last recorded82,138 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 LMU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 82,138 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake linkage partly seized

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment.

Pass 12 Aug 2025 80,779 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,756 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,331 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 73,331 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,127 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,151 miles

offside door mirror casing missing/damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,151 miles

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

offside door mirror casing missing/damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,065 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 May 2015 20,037 miles

minor defects to nearside and offside rear tyres inner wall

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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VN12 LMU is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN12 LMU, 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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What year was VN12 LMU registered?

VN12 LMU is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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