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EK12 KXO

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,285 mi
Last recorded165,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 165,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight surface rust

Pass 18 Jul 2025 162,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 162,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 161,998 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 151,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 142,126 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 137,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 132,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 132,635 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 121,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive general/engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 108,354 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 108,354 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 93,444 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 93,444 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 79,074 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 79,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

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 KXO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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