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JP04 SAM

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP04 SAM
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 101,144 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 101,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 225/55/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,305 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,900 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn down to metal

Near side rear fog lamp cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2018 42,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber worn down to metal

Near side rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,790 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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JP04 SAM is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JP04 SAM, 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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JP04 SAM is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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