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EK12 KJU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,166 mi
Last recorded103,166 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KJU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 103,166 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 98,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,198 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,198 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 87,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,725 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,088 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,819 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 35,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,086 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 KJU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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