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SM12 YDD

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YDD
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 79,308 miles

Both front arms corroded

Rear arms corroded

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,655 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front arms corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,816 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEX BRAKE PIPES TIGHT ON FULL LOCK

CORROSION ON ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING , SUB FRAMES

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,054 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted slightly stretched (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,259 miles

rear wiper worn

some corrosion,pitting on rear brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2021 59,259 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded,pitted,worn

offside front brake/roadwheel some/slight binding

rear wiper worn

both front tyres at 2mm(0.4mm useable tread)and nearly worn through to inner cords/canvas on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,360 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread area

Fail 18 Feb 2020 56,360 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread area

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,788 miles

both front tyres low tread inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,747 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,145 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 YDD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,995cc 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 YDD, 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 YDD is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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