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SC12 JKJ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,029 mi
Last recorded138,029 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 JKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,029 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 138,029 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,254 miles

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

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front undertrays fitted, wet with coolant and oil

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pad, advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 15 Mar 2025 132,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front undertrays fitted, wet with coolant and oil

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pad, advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 127,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,815 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 116,813 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,628 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))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,445 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 92,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure loose (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Dec 2019 92,905 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure loose (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 80,939 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 80,939 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,733 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 75,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,766 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 64,766 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,457 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SC12 JKJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SC12 JKJ, 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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SC12 JKJ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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