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SH12 XFY

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 XFY
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 120,960 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 120,955 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,831 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,666 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component missing n/s/f/ lower ball joint locking device missing (split pin) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,368 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,279 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,279 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,418 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,500 miles

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,033 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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SH12 XFY is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc 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 SH12 XFY, 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 SH12 XFY registered?

SH12 XFY is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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