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EK12 KHD

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,372 mi
Last recorded155,372 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KHD
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 155,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 155,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R18 1.8mm very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 140,364 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 139,886 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 121,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge 225/55R18 also on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 109,451 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Led (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,750 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,648 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 82,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,529 miles

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,342 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low 3mm 225/55/18

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KHD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KHD, 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 KHD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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