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EK12 EKX

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,862 mi
Last recorded122,862 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 EKX
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 122,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,883 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 105,883 miles

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

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

Very low efficiency, offside park brake

Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,720 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 ()

surface corrosion on rear subframe com[ponents

Pass 11 Mar 2023 88,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDES OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDES OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,444 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 46,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,164 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 EKX 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 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 EK12 EKX, 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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EK12 EKX is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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