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EK12 DHN

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,169 mi
Last recorded179,169 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 DHN
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 179,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 164,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 164,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 152,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,564 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 104,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,801 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,668 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,149 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,192 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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EK12 DHN is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK12 DHN, 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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What year was EK12 DHN registered?

EK12 DHN is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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