2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Hyundai IX20 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,330 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,330 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    155 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.6%
    93 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes29.9%
  2. Lights & electrics29.7%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Steering12.5%
  5. Tyres5.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Hyundai IX20?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2012 Hyundai IX20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,330 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Hyundai IX20?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Hyundai IX20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).