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VK12 GFO

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,425 mi
Last recorded194,425 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 GFO
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 194,425 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 194,422 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 192,512 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 192,517 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake lever excessively worn PARKING BRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVELY TRAVEL (1.1.15 (b))

Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Nov 2020 175,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 161,319 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 161,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 146,910 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 112,650 miles

N/S/R/ LAMP UNIT SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 May 2016 77,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S/ O/S/ (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2016 77,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S/ O/S/ (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,132 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 GFO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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