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A23 SRF

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,022 mi
Last recorded164,022 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SRF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 164,022 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary bonnet catch seized (3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 164,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected phone holder mounted in middle of windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary bonnet catch seized (3.1 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 145,109 miles

Clutch doesn't disengage

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2024 145,059 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch doesn't disengage

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 131,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 131,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 118,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 107,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,530 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,639 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 29,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Hyundai IX35?

Based on 720,823 MOT tests across 60,876 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,051
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
60,876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,369
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A23 SRF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai IX35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 65,953 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 IX35 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,369 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 SRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai IX35 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai IX35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 SRF registered?

A23 SRF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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