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LF53 DGF

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DGF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 58,200 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 48,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,339 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,897 miles

Coolant on minimum

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also splitting between treads (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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 26,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyres cracked and perished within tread

Pass 2 Dec 2016 20,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 14,357 miles

Child seats fitted time of test not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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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LF53 DGF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LF53 DGF, 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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LF53 DGF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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