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MJ12 EFO

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,276 mi
Last recorded142,276 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 EFO
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,276 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,504 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 139,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 130,366 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 130,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,292 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 116,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has small chip in drivers line (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from screen and items hanging from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald and close to cords on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective badly grooved in sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2020 96,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has small chip in drivers line (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from screen and items hanging from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald and close to cords on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective badly grooved in sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,183 miles

both rear tyres have light cracking on tread surfaces

small stone chip in .;A zone front screen

Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres have light cracking on tread surfaces

small stone chip in .;A zone front screen

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have light cracking on tread surfaces

o/s front side lamp dull

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Oct 2018 67,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have light cracking on tread surfaces

o/s front side lamp dull

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,675 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view to some steering and suspension components

Fail 30 Apr 2016 29,675 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring view to some steering and suspension components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,795 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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MJ12 EFO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ12 EFO, 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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MJ12 EFO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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