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RE12 VCW

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,465 mi
Last recorded105,465 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VCW
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 105,465 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 93,509 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,444 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 86,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,244 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 80,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,188 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 69,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,216 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 62,217 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,546 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,545 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,872 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing away from outer edge

emmision too low to record

Fail 5 May 2015 31,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,003 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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RE12 VCW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE12 VCW, 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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What year was RE12 VCW registered?

RE12 VCW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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