2012 Hyundai ix35 · 27,487 MOT tests
2012 Hyundai ix35 reliability
2012 Hyundai ix35s fail 38.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 ix35 years (27,487 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai ix35s: 32.5%)
- 38.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai ix35s: 32.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 87,117
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,487
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 13.1% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai ix35
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.9%
- Suspension13.8%
- Brakes13.1%
- Tyres7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Steering3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.02%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.83%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.94%)
Is a 2012 Hyundai ix35 reliable?
2012 Hyundai ix35s fail 38.2% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 ix35 years (27,487 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Hyundai ix35 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.87% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Hyundai ix35 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Hyundai ix35 shows 87,117 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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