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DS61 GZJ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 GZJ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 96,195 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 96,174 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,334 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,986 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,481 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,264 miles

Cracking & perishing seen within treads of both rear tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Advise slight cracking / perishing of rear tyres in tread area.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Advise slight cracking / perishing of rear tyres in tread area.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished within treads

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,464 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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DS61 GZJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,685cc 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 DS61 GZJ, 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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DS61 GZJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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