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DE12 LKA

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,739 mi
Last recorded98,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LKA
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,739 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 92,648 miles

both side mirror indicator lenses damaged

general corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,205 miles

AWD warning on dash

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,124 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r suspension arm front bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r suspension arm front bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r suspension arm front bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r suspension arm front bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r front trailing arm bush slight split on bonding. not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 65,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r front trailing arm bush slight split on bonding. not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,434 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 59,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,545 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 44,406 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE12 LKA is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 LKA, 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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DE12 LKA is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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