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RF61 CJJ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,965 mi
Last recorded129,965 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 CJJ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 129,965 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower rear bush significant amount of play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,707 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower rear braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,439 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 117,373 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,982 miles

advise rear pads getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2019 79,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,998 miles

Bonnet stay clip missing

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

Management light on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,418 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,858 miles

Front Bumper damaged.

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

Rear Child seats fitted. Unable to test adult seat belts.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 47,858 miles

Front Bumper damaged.

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

Rear Child seats fitted. Unable to test adult seat belts.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 38,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF61 CJJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF61 CJJ, 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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RF61 CJJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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