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SW12 FVZ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,106 mi
Last recorded96,106 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,106 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,166 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 92,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,497 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 88,497 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,591 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 76,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake comes up high

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,248 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 65,769 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

os number plate bulb inop

Pass 29 Dec 2018 58,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,619 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,615 miles

both rear tyres small cut to cords

steering rack boot strap insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres small cut to cords

steering rack boot strap insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,825 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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SW12 FVZ 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 SW12 FVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 FVZ registered?

SW12 FVZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is SW12 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 FVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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