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DG12 KXZ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,974 mi
Last recorded142,974 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 KXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 142,974 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 142,974 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 133,501 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Numerous large items tied to rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread, and wearing unevenly on inner edge. Small flat spots noted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 133,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Evidence of damage to banjo bolt head. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Numerous large items tied to rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread, and wearing unevenly on inner edge. Small flat spots noted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 123,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly on strut platform. Advise: DO NOT DRIVE DUE TO RISK OF SPRING PUNCTURING TYRE. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance recorded. (Parking brake also imbalanced 38%, this is normally not measured for this inspection) Biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small but deep cut in outer edge of tread. Unable to confirm if this reaches the plies. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 104,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small but deep cut in outer edge of tread. Unable to confirm if this reaches the plies. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 Inner edge bald, and cracks between tread blocks. No plies visible during this inspection. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,289 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,570 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 59,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,640 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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DG12 KXZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG12 KXZ, 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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DG12 KXZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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