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NU12 ZBV

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,448 mi
Last recorded111,448 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 ZBV
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 111,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 111,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 105,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,135 miles

Coil spring corroded rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Oil Shows Minimum On Dipstick, NEEDS TOP UP

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray cover fitted obstructing under side components inspection.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,871 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 88,841 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,078 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,217 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 64,215 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 11 Sep 2017 57,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 57,420 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven 47% lower than o/s (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,951 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,951 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,659 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2016 48,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted at time of test

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,909 miles

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

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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NU12 ZBV is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU12 ZBV, 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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NU12 ZBV is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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