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SC12 SMX

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,466 mi
Last recorded95,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 SMX
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,466 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,816 miles

bonnett safety catch stiff

Pass 7 Feb 2024 78,017 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 68,406 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes worn/perished

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,789 miles

Condition of rear brake pads difficult to inspect

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 52,568 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 16 May 2019 47,378 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 47,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 42,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,985 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 31,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,271 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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SC12 SMX is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SC12 SMX, 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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What year was SC12 SMX registered?

SC12 SMX is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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