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VK12 BNY

2012 Hyundai IX35

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,275 mi
Last recorded58,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 BNY
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,275 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 Jul 2026 58,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 54,384 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 54,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,864 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 31,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,952 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 28,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 22,868 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,871 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 16,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 13,740 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,896 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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VK12 BNY is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK12 BNY, 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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What year was VK12 BNY registered?

VK12 BNY is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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