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R88 DFC

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DFC
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,577 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 111,577 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine undertray covered in oil and dripping excessively onto the floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread & on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & almost bald on outer edge of tread, & on 2mm tread depth 225/55 R16 98V "Antares" (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 99,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 77,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 44,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,201 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip a zone (8.3.1a)

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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R88 DFC is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R88 DFC, 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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R88 DFC is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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