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DS12 ZVU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZVU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 95,382 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 95,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,510 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake lever getting high, will need to be tightened or re-adjusted soon (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 88,510 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake lever getting high, will need to be tightened or re-adjusted soon (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,414 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 80,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 60,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,322 miles

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

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

rear tyres tread perished o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 20 Apr 2018 47,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play nut loose (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres tread perished o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,212 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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DS12 ZVU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver 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 DS12 ZVU, 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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DS12 ZVU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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