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WL12 FPU

2012 Hyundai IX35

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,500 mi
Last recorded102,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FPU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 102,500 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2026 102,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2025 97,488 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 97,483 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,059 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 91,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,312 miles

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

suspension parts corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake has little reserve travel

suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,447 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,443 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,484 miles

zero emissions

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,619 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers worn still clear screen

both rear tyres cracking

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,011 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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WL12 FPU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL12 FPU, 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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WL12 FPU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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