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EK12 KYB

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,602 mi
Last recorded151,602 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 151,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 142,456 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 132,880 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 132,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,743 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 121,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 107,142 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,933 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 101,652 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,419 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,363 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/60/17 99h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,427 miles

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

engine under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,049 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Rear wiper blade split.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Rear wiper blade split.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,286 miles

Front bumper damaged on nearside.

Front number plate damaged .

Fail 19 Mar 2015 33,286 miles

Front bumper damaged on nearside.

Front number plate damaged .

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KYB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black 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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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