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SY62 VDC

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,615 mi
Last recorded113,615 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 VDC
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s hand brake effort low

Fail 30 Oct 2025 113,615 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s hand brake effort low

Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,949 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 30 Sep 2022 79,949 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,007 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 60,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,485 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 52,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake travel high

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

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

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,811 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 31,811 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,573 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator side repeater lens is cracked

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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SY62 VDC is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY62 VDC, 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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SY62 VDC is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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