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LB12 UGW

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UGW
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 111,279 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r suspension front cross arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s/r suspension cross arm inner bush

slight play in steering

Fail 24 Mar 2026 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,005 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 98,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 75,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,493 miles

Engine oil level high

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,318 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 48,337 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 48,337 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 35,442 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 35,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,653 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 19,653 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,441 miles

Child seats in nearside front and rear impeding seat belt inspection.

Clutch pedal rubber worn to excess.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 17,441 miles

Child seats in nearside front and rear impeding seat belt inspection.

Clutch pedal rubber worn to excess.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim too high, well above zero line. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim too high, well above zero line. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 12,891 miles

Oil leak

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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LB12 UGW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LB12 UGW, 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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LB12 UGW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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