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EX62 VGL

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,802 mi
Last recorded227,802 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 VGL
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 227,802 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush/ corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 212,586 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 212,584 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 198,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 186,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 186,063 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 176,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 166,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 160,984 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 160,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 135,866 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 135,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,791 miles

OSR Tyre inner shoulder is collapsing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,791 miles

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

OSR Tyre inner shoulder is collapsing

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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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EX62 VGL is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX62 VGL, 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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EX62 VGL is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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