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SH62 BAO

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,272 mi
Last recorded143,272 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 BAO
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,272 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2025 143,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 134,856 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perished/age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perished/age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 134,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perished/age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perished/age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel on hand brake in operation

Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,515 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts have 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 126,515 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts have 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,678 miles

although efficiency met parking brake requires attention

Fail 11 Nov 2022 114,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

although efficiency met parking brake requires attention

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,513 miles

Although passed parking brake req;s attention

Fail 26 Nov 2021 99,513 miles

Although passed parking brake req;s attention

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,416 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,060 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,315 miles

Nearside 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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SH62 BAO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH62 BAO, 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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SH62 BAO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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