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SV12 VRW

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,095 mi
Last recorded141,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 VRW
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 141,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 133,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 123,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear control track arm bush excessive play

Pass 29 Jul 2023 116,014 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 116,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 11,034 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 110,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,274 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 100,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,215 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 93,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,104 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 82,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner play/wear in tie rod

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,987 miles

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

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

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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SV12 VRW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV12 VRW, 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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SV12 VRW is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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