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AV12 MZJ

2012 Hyundai IX20

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,058 mi
Last recorded80,058 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX2046,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MZJ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX20
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 80,058 miles

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

Nearside reading lower than offside. Parking brake efficiency 18% only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,937 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,280 miles

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,199 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 71,819 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 35,034 miles

n/s/r shock absorber failing

Fail 11 Nov 2017 35,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r shock absorber failing

Pass 12 Nov 2016 23,678 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,214 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 12,758 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 12,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,006 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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AV12 MZJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX20 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV12 MZJ, 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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AV12 MZJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX20, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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