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PL12 ARO

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 ARO
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 110,750 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2025 110,749 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,506 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 99,506 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 89,997 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 89,996 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 79,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% off side low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 70,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,920 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,593 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,646 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,136 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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PL12 ARO 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 72.2%.

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 PL12 ARO, 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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PL12 ARO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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