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YR12 ESN

2012 Hyundai IX20

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ESN
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,229 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 65,228 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,558 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 58,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 44,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,854 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 22,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 13,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 11,448 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 11,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,196 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 9,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 6,787 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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YR12 ESN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR12 ESN, 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 YR12 ESN registered?

YR12 ESN is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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