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SM14 UWL

2014 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,438 mi
Last recorded110,438 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Hyundai IX3558,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 UWL
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 110,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut s in tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 103,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 103,567 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,942 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 96,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,156 miles

Central Rear wiper blade split

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met pass percentage

T.P.M.S light staying on

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 86,465 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

Fail 23 Mar 2021 55,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,790 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure on nearside corner

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2020 41,790 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure on nearside corner

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2018 29,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,126 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 21,126 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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SM14 UWL is a 2014 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2014 Hyundai IX35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 58,660 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 SM14 UWL, 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 12 years old, this Hyundai IX35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM14 UWL is a 2014 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 14 August 2014.

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