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SL12 DYB

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,856 mi
Last recorded65,856 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 DYB
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 65,856 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 65,854 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Outer faces completely de laminated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,993 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective ALL BLADES SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,994 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,914 miles

general corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,276 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides foremost bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 54,274 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides foremost bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 53,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 43,953 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 43,953 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,163 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,684 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,684 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,924 miles

Engine covers fitted making close inspection difficult

Undertray fitted making close inspection difficult

Fail 5 Apr 2016 25,923 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted making close inspection difficult

Undertray fitted making close inspection difficult

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,450 miles

osf and both rear tyres split @ tread

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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SL12 DYB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SL12 DYB, 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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SL12 DYB is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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