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VN12 UMY

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,720 miles

Nearside Rear parkingbrake efficiency low

Fail 9 Apr 2026 116,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear parkingbrake efficiency low

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 116,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 96,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,808 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,587 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded/pitted inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,254 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,906 miles

ALL tyres slightly perished/cracks in treads

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,906 miles

ALL tyres slightly perished/cracks in treads

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,801 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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VN12 UMY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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