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BG12 KXE

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 KXE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 141,239 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT AND REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 137,768 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 137,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 133,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 129,802 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 129,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,678 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 107,678 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 85,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,381 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,983 miles

emission too clean

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emission too clean

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,595 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 48,986 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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BG12 KXE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG12 KXE, 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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BG12 KXE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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