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B5 MSM

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MSM
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 123,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 123,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,367 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,761 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded pieces missing

Fail 6 Dec 2023 109,759 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded pieces missing

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,654 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,189 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,440 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 77,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,703 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly stepped

Fail 30 Nov 2018 68,702 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly stepped

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,655 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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B5 MSM is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B5 MSM, 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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B5 MSM is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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