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YY12 VVK

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,992 mi
Last recorded121,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VVK
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,221 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,206 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2021 62,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,384 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 49,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,650 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 34,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 9,211 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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YY12 VVK 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 73.3%.

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 YY12 VVK, 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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YY12 VVK is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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