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WJ12 SLU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,214 mi
Last recorded124,214 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 SLU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 124,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jan 2026 124,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,259 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 110,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working recheck wipers (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,399 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 102,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre stepped up and may cause road noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2022 98,658 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepped and maybe road noisy

Wiper blades cleaned

Fail 31 Mar 2022 98,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepped and maybe road noisy

Wiper blades cleaned

Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,490 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,907 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,249 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,249 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,629 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,886 miles

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,222 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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WJ12 SLU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ12 SLU, 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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WJ12 SLU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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