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SM12 BCE

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,651 mi
Last recorded169,651 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BCE
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 169,651 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 168,755 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 150,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,964 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 128,757 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 127,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 108,982 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 87,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,838 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 27,275 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 27,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BCE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BCE, 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 SM12 BCE registered?

SM12 BCE is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SM12 BCE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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