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EJ62 OBW

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,506 mi
Last recorded144,506 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 OBW
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 144,506 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 139,192 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 139,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 60 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 130,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3-4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3-4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3-4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3-4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,849 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 103,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 82,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,453 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,687 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,454 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EJ62 OBW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 EJ62 OBW, 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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EJ62 OBW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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