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AO12 VLG

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,538 mi
Last recorded65,538 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VLG
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,538 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 65,538 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,056 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,161 miles

chip to windscreen

ns and os front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 46,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 44,265 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2019 39,980 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 34,057 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front lower suspension ball joint boots perished

Rear brake caliper parking brake levers not fully returning to their off position

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 6 May 2017 29,581 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Front lower ball joint boots perished

Pass 23 Apr 2016 23,122 miles

Front lower suspension ball joint boots perished

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 25 Apr 2015 18,097 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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AO12 VLG is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 VLG, 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 AO12 VLG registered?

AO12 VLG is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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