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WJ62 VAM

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,797 mi
Last recorded75,797 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VAM
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 75,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 75,797 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60r17 99v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,141 miles

Long handbrake travel attention may be required

Pass 27 Aug 2024 66,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,069 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 62,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 53,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,436 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,229 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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WJ62 VAM is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ62 VAM, 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 WJ62 VAM registered?

WJ62 VAM is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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