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VK12 EKR

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,944 mi
Last recorded148,944 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 EKR
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 148,944 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split on end & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner tie bar bushes slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaking on rear suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2025 142,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,808 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,667 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from drivers view

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,024 miles

Emissions too low reading

Front Number plate cracked

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both starting (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Both - Tyre 3m - starting wear on edges - no cords - 225 55 R18

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child seats fitted x2

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,345 miles

Front wipers - aero

Rear Rear seats not checked - child seats fitted x2

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip crack (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 60,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 R18 98V (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres 3m

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

Front wipers - aero

Rear Rear seats not checked - child seats fitted x2

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit 225/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 EKR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKR, 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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VK12 EKR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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