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GY61 WJU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,879 mi
Last recorded17,879 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 WJU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 17,879 miles

slight lift in steering rack

Fail 21 May 2026 17,879 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack knuckle excessive wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 16,633 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2025 16,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 16,464 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 15,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 14,379 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 14,379 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 13,262 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 12,017 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2020 12,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2019 10,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passenger seat

Pass 6 Jan 2017 7,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 6,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 5,505 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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GY61 WJU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY61 WJU, 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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GY61 WJU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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