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EX12 KCU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 KCU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,402 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 110,600 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 96,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,305 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 16 Jan 2021 79,263 miles

front fog lights not working

Fail 14 Jan 2021 79,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure inner brake shoes (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front fog lights not working

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,890 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,181 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Feb 2018 60,181 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,807 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,518 miles

rear brake pads appear low but are not fully vis through the road wheels.

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 KCU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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