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KW12 FBV

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,189 mi
Last recorded126,189 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 FBV
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 126,189 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 125,066 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 115,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 21 Jul 2022 105,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 105,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,145 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,826 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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KW12 FBV is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KW12 FBV, 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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KW12 FBV is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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