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SB12 CWU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 CWU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 140,805 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively mounting lose (1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,640 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,121 miles

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,108 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 110,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm - 255/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm - 255/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Fail 2 Dec 2021 95,123 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 62,725 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 53,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 45,839 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,562 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,514 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 29,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SB12 CWU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SB12 CWU, 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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SB12 CWU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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