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WM12 WLC

2012 Hyundai IX35

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,291 mi
Last recorded139,291 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 WLC
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,291 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Subframe, rear axle, suspension, springs corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 139,291 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Subframe, rear axle, suspension, springs corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,854 miles

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

Subframe, rear axle, suspension corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 127,514 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 123,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,434 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 116,434 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 97,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 97,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,877 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,609 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 63,609 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,733 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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WM12 WLC is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM12 WLC, 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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WM12 WLC is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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