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C8 VGA

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VGA
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,708 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,978 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting slowly.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 118,978 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting slowly.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 108,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 103,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,926 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake has no reserve travel.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,078 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,078 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle slightly touching (metal) brake pipe on full right lock when suspension fully extended (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in thread

Offside Rear tyre cracks in thread

Fail 8 Feb 2018 63,568 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks in thread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in thread

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,628 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,441 miles

covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 46,441 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,912 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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C8 VGA is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue 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 C8 VGA, 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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C8 VGA is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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