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RO57 TAR

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 TAR
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 87,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE, ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE, ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2024 66,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 52,475 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 48,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,446 miles

ALL FOUR tyre treads cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,814 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp aim to high...

Fail 15 Aug 2018 33,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp aim to high...

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,977 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,794 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 23,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,379 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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RO57 TAR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO57 TAR, 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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RO57 TAR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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