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EX12 VZU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,751 mi
Last recorded148,751 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VZU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 148,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 138,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 128,194 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 97,675 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,981 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,603 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light in/op

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,392 miles

All tyres are cracking in tread area

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,804 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 VZU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZU, 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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What year was EX12 VZU registered?

EX12 VZU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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