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SB61 VLR

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 VLR
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 122,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 106,433 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,713 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 88,713 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,618 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,069 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,634 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 23,132 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,357 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2014 13,155 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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SB61 VLR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SB61 VLR, 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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SB61 VLR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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