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RF12 VNS

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 VNS
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 109,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 109,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 104,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,957 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,646 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 67,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 60,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,272 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 36,767 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,855 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 23,885 miles

4x4 taplin b test done

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions to clean to be measured

Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,885 miles

4x4 taplin b test done

emissions to clean to be measured

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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RF12 VNS is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF12 VNS, 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 RF12 VNS registered?

RF12 VNS is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is RF12 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 VNS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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