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EK12 KWD

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,089 mi
Last recorded108,089 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 108,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 108,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel fixing missing All road wheels have 1 fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Broken off rear fixings and resting on exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All wishbones corrosion - Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 103,291 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 102,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 101,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 82,453 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 82,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,433 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 KWD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc 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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

EK12 KWD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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