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OY12 UTW

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,832 mi
Last recorded147,832 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 UTW
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 147,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 142,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 142,495 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 134,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 119,438 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 119,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,113 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,113 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 98,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,695 miles

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,740 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OY12 UTW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY12 UTW, 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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OY12 UTW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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