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PJ12 CTZ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,609 mi
Last recorded103,609 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 CTZ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,609 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 103,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm front bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,445 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack end has play

coolant level low

Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 82,065 miles

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

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

Coolent level low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,056 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 48,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,090 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,100 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre rear seat belt used at time of test to hold child seat secure ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 26,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of seatbelt

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 26,042 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of seatbelt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,000 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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PJ12 CTZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black 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 PJ12 CTZ, 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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PJ12 CTZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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