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EK12 PVX

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 PVX
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 129,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 115,753 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 115,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,791 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 107,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc scored and been hated up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad almost touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc been heated up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slight, possible seized caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding, possible seized caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 90,825 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment loose at lower end of movement (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items moved from nearside screen, old tax disc etc: ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 7 Apr 2020 81,672 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears starting to corrode and pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,308 miles

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,306 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 39,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,855 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 PVX is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey 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 PVX, 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 PVX is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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