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HY12 PHJ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,535 mi
Last recorded102,535 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 PHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 102,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm).

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,113 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 76,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,735 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn and cracked

Offside Front minor perishing to tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre (repairable)

Rear minor wear and corrosion to brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,687 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,685 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,755 miles

Both rear tyre treads are perishing.

N/S/F brake pads are worn low.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Wipers smear.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,755 miles

Both rear tyre treads are perishing.

N/S/F brake pads are worn low.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers smear.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,303 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN TO MINIMUM 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 38,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HY12 PHJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY12 PHJ, 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 HY12 PHJ registered?

HY12 PHJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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