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MW61 EKY

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,701 mi
Last recorded102,701 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 EKY
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 102,701 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 102,701 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,950 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 94,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,068 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 78,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 78,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,402 miles

rear exhaust shield loose

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,133 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,642 miles

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

n/s/r park brake effort slightly lower than o/s/r repair or adjutment needed

Fail 10 Jul 2019 62,620 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r park brake effort slightly lower than o/s/r repair or adjutment needed

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 56,186 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,152 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,152 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MW61 EKY is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW61 EKY, 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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MW61 EKY is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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