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RO03 CAT

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Petrol 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,092 mi
Last recorded147,092 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 CAT
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 147,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 147,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 132,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 132,682 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 117,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

PKB has small amount of reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,555 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake application uneven

coolant level low

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

oil level on minimum

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,301 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2021 71,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear pkb imbalance

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,936 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

parking brake application uneven

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,426 miles

Offside wiper starting to smear

engine cover fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2019 57,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside wiper starting to smear

engine cover fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,789 miles

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,246 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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RO03 CAT is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO03 CAT, 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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RO03 CAT is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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