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DF12 VHP

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VHP
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 134,823 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 125,061 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,128 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 112,614 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/60/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,572 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 64,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread. 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 54,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread. 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel long

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread. 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 44,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel long

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking in tread. 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,552 miles

All Tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,692 miles

All fitted tyres cracked in tread

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

Pass 19 May 2015 17,473 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 VHP is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DF12 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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