Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 954 vehicles, the 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI (2014)

954 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI

CarHunch analysed 954 real MOT records for the 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Hyundai ix35 SE CRDI falls short of the UK average with a 74.8% first-time pass rate, meaning one in four fail their MOT—a meaningful reliability weakness you should budget for. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern to fear.

At an average mileage of 80,894 miles for a ten-year-old vehicle, these are moderately used examples, and the 0.59 failures per test suggest wear-related issues rather than inherent design flaws. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake wear, suspension geometry, and exhaust systems—the typical culprits on aging Hyundai diesels.

The 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.59

Over 5.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 64k–93k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 954 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 954 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	948	89.6%	0.59

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,017 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 32.9%

664

Black 24.2%

488

Grey 18.9%

382

Silver 12.5%

252

Blue 10.3%

207

Brown 0.8%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

77,832

typical

63,880

low mileage

93,188

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI vehicles fall between 63,880 and 93,188 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 63,880 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 63,880–93,188 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDIs sit.

⚠ Over 125,803 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Hyundai Ix35 SE CRDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 637 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.59

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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