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EK12 LWS

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,073 mi
Last recorded77,073 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LWS
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 72,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,602 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,226 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 42,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,753 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 34,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

offside front and rear tyres starting to crack slightly between tread

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 LWS is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

EK12 LWS is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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