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VN12 NHT

2012 Hyundai IX20

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 NHT
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 91,181 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 30 Jan 2026 91,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,195 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight free play

Fail 31 Jan 2025 86,195 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight free play

Pass 27 Jan 2024 96,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,751 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,154 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 69,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 69,138 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers damp

nsf tyre close to legal limit

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,199 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 57,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,353 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,791 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 44,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,472 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 36,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,322 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 NHT is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN12 NHT, 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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VN12 NHT is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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