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L28 LFX

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,778 mi
Last recorded118,778 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 LFX
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 118,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight bind on rear offside brake

Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,664 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,686 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,502 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 57,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 48,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 20,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L28 LFX is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L28 LFX, 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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L28 LFX is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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