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EK12 KWB

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KWB
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,296 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 114,296 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 114,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs have some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,131 miles

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

Wear in front brakes.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,431 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,431 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,663 miles

Emissions to clean at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,292 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 KWB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue 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 KWB, 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 KWB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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