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EO62 XMS

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,305 mi
Last recorded154,305 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 XMS
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 154,305 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 154,304 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 146,927 miles

Handbrake travel

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 146,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 139,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 139,915 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Tread(225/60R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 134,533 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 134,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,789 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 126,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever slightly high.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,815 miles

hand brake reserve travel

Fail 8 Sep 2021 119,815 miles

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

hand brake reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake weak.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Pump ? (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake weak.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,685 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 69,685 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,148 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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EO62 XMS is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO62 XMS, 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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EO62 XMS is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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