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EK12 PXL

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,027 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 117,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 116,839 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,271 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 112,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,955 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 104,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,619 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,524 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 70,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,200 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 53,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,820 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 PXL 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 PXL, 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 PXL is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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