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EK12 LWG

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,176 mi
Last recorded76,176 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LWG
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 76,176 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 74,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Front fog lamps inop

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,870 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 72,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,234 miles

Front Fog lights not working

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 70,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fog lights not working

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,564 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 67,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 65,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,686 miles

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres cracking/ perished

under body components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2018 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement possible seized caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres cracking/ perished

under body components have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,843 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 50,842 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,961 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 LWG is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver 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 LWG, 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 LWG is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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