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EK62 KDF

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,715 mi
Last recorded111,715 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 KDF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 111,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,563 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 109,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 107,808 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 107,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 96,931 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

bonnet secondary catch seized

brake bind nearside rear. not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,235 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 87,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,986 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 71,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,541 miles

hand brake travel req attention

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7mm outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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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EK62 KDF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK62 KDF, 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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EK62 KDF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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