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G16 FTR

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,343 mi
Last recorded166,343 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 FTR
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 166,343 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear diff leak

Fail 22 Dec 2025 166,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear diff leak

Pass 21 Dec 2024 160,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2024 160,113 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2023 153,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil low

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 142,290 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,409 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 137,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,945 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism noisy

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,372 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,131 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism noisy

Nearside Rear 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)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,896 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2015 31,622 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2015 31,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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G16 FTR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 G16 FTR, 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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G16 FTR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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