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ST61 UGL

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 UGL
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,360 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size front and rear tyres fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,900 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 75,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,754 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 69,754 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,739 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 65,737 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 59,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,637 miles

Handbrake has very limited reserve travel

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,650 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 34,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST61 UGL is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST61 UGL, 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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ST61 UGL is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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