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FG12 FDM

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 FDM
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,098 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 84,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 77,161 miles

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

nsr and osf lower ball joint bolts changed from castellated to self lock

Fail 16 Dec 2024 77,154 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

nsr and osf lower ball joint bolts changed from castellated to self lock

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner just off cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 57,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,512 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner tread areas are distorted

no reading given on emissions test due to being very clean content

Fail 13 Jul 2020 52,512 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres inner tread areas are distorted

no reading given on emissions test due to being very clean content

Pass 30 May 2019 45,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,008 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 20,464 miles

offside front wiper blade worn but still clearing screen

Pass 13 May 2015 9,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 9,072 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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FG12 FDM 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 FG12 FDM, 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 FG12 FDM registered?

FG12 FDM is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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