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DF12 BWN

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BWN
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 129,241 miles

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

secondary bonnet retaining device is inoperative

Fail 28 Jul 2026 129,233 miles

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

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

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

secondary bonnet retaining device is inoperative

Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 118,638 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,026 miles

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

Rear offside and nearside tyre treads are deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,906 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,526 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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DF12 BWN is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF12 BWN, 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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DF12 BWN is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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