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EX12 VXN

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,383 mi
Last recorded146,383 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 146,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 28 Aug 2025 146,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Aug 2024 139,202 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 139,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.60.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 129,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 123,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and on edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and on edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,754 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,476 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Hill start warning light on.

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2020 107,476 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Hill start warning light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,291 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 100,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,576 miles

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EX12 VXN is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver 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 EX12 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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