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SM12 GZG

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GZG
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 82,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 75,182 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 75,116 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 68,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,549 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 11 Dec 2019 48,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2016 18,773 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 18,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 May 2015 14,899 miles

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 GZG is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

SM12 GZG is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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