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SB61 VPU

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,581 mi
Last recorded135,581 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 VPU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms at bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 135,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken of mounting point at suspension arm due to corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms at bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,433 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 116,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 112,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,529 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower roll bar drop link seal split

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear trailing arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,769 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,010 miles

rear tyres wearing low

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,219 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,113 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 VPU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SB61 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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