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EF62 HJE

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,306 mi
Last recorded117,306 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 HJE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 117,306 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 117,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 107,067 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 107,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 96,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 89,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 89,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 79,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 74,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 58,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,862 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very close to limit

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,789 miles

Both front discs lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 27,765 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front discs lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

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

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

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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EF62 HJE 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 68.8%.

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 EF62 HJE, 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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EF62 HJE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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