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TA54 KEL

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,208 mi
Last recorded139,208 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA54 KEL
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 139,208 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 139,208 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,549 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 126,459 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,206 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 115,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,642 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2022 104,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,945 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 76,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 66,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 58,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,829 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 42,829 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,032 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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TA54 KEL is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TA54 KEL, 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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TA54 KEL is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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