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2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 VBB
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 122,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2025 111,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,559 miles

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

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

Rear both sides of fuel tank damp (no visible leak

Fail 4 Sep 2024 97,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear both sides of fuel tank damp (no visible leak

Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,287 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 88,287 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and lever has excess travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,627 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 78,114 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 78,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working side repeater inop on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces scored pitted and heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 64,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,230 miles

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

Offside 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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SD12 VBB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD12 VBB, 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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SD12 VBB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 22 April 2012.

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