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P26 BUF

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,101 mi
Last recorded79,101 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 BUF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively * (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspension components dry/rusty/flakey

Pass 1 Jul 2025 151,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,753 miles

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively * (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly in tread *

Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,817 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre poor shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre poor shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 1/2 washer jet working but clears screen

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

Pass 23 May 2023 135,376 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,864 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever slight travel indicating incorrect adjustment.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged poor shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 134,009 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,655 miles

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

handbrake has limited reserve travel.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,020 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 46,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,993 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,933 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,969 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 97,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very low - strong advice (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,584 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,546 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P26 BUF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P26 BUF, 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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P26 BUF is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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