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ET03 NBT

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 NBT
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,123 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 100,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Fail 1 Aug 2025 95,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 78,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears close to limit of 1,5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 73,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 66,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,623 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,754 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,198 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2015 30,198 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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ET03 NBT is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White 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 ET03 NBT, 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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ET03 NBT is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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