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MW12 LWE

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,943 mi
Last recorded105,943 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 LWE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 105,938 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 101,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 101,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 84,858 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 84,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,938 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,270 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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MW12 LWE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW12 LWE, 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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MW12 LWE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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