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SM12 BBE

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BBE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 105,081 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,790 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 93,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,087 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 89,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,365 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2020 80,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,709 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 75,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 69,612 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 69,609 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 57,255 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 57,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 42,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,568 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 28,339 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted on face of disc

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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SM12 BBE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue 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 SM12 BBE, 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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SM12 BBE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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