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EX12 CJZ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 CJZ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 158,800 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

OSF Fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 10 Sep 2026 158,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

MAF Sensor unplugged/wire damaged/insecure

NSR Brakes noisy on rotation change. (Handbrake internals. Backing plate also slightly defective)

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

OSF Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 19 Sep 2025 143,586 miles

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

Coolant low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel low

Hill assist fault

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

OSF fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 19 Sep 2025 143,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn De-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel low

Hill assist fault

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

OSF fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR & OSR. (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, NSR & OSR. (225/60/17) STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2024 123,761 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 123,760 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,381 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2022 106,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,074 miles

No Emissions Detected

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,502 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 71,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,548 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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EX12 CJZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX12 CJZ, 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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EX12 CJZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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