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SM14 VLF

2014 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Hyundai IX3558,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 VLF
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 60,798 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 42,585 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread, not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread an perishing on the outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 36,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 10 Jan 2022 31,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 31,886 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre warning light on indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,829 miles

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 18 Jun 2018 16,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edges ,tyre cracking on tread

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,205 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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SM14 VLF is a 2014 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF is a 2014 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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