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WG12 YUS

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

153,708 mi
Last recorded153,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YUS
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 153,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle beam has light surface corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn motor bush slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 153,706 miles

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))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle beam has light surface corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn motor bush slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 148,407 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 140,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 140,898 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 132,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 132,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached near side of bumper hanging off (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp misting over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack in lower corner, not in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 122,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack in lower corner, not in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 112,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock from steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 112,497 miles

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached near side bumper hanging off (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knock from steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,476 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering noisy when rotated

Fail 15 Jul 2019 91,476 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering noisy when rotated

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,738 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage on front and rear bumpers

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage on front and rear bumpers

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,233 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,233 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 50,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,655 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 37,655 miles

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

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

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

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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WG12 YUS is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WG12 YUS, 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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WG12 YUS is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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