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AK12 YOV

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YOV
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,825 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 72,820 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 68,582 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and back covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,972 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components/front wishbones

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,798 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,932 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

offside brake calliper handbrake pivot slightly sticky

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,461 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 44,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,655 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 23,655 miles

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

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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AK12 YOV 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 AK12 YOV, 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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AK12 YOV is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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