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SH12 XGD

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,941 mi
Last recorded55,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 53,659 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 12 Jan 2024 51,699 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear And N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 51,698 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear And N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 46,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,226 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 46,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,070 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 44,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,517 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 41,517 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 36,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,184 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,184 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 XGD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH12 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

SH12 XGD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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