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VB05 SUZ

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB05 SUZ
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,381 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 128,361 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,009 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 120,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,318 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 114,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions clean

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3m worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level to high

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions clean

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3m worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level to high

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,680 miles

Emissions to clean to read.

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

Pass 16 May 2019 78,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 78,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 69,866 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 63,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,191 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 54,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 45,903 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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VB05 SUZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VB05 SUZ, 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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VB05 SUZ is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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