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AJ61 FZU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,864 mi
Last recorded176,864 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FZU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 176,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear sub frame have been under-sealed

Fail 22 Oct 2025 176,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear sub frame have been under-sealed

Pass 23 Oct 2024 170,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2024 170,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 161,470 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 161,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 143,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,477 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,775 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,471 miles

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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AJ61 FZU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ61 FZU, 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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AJ61 FZU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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