Hyundai Ix35 (2012)
2012 Hyundai Ix35
CarHunch analysed 9,550 real MOT records for the 2012 Hyundai Ix35.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Hyundai ix35 falls just slightly below the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 78.4% versus the national 80%, suggesting reliability broadly on par with other cars its age, though notably over half of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Both diesel and petrol variants perform almost identically (78.4% and 78.0% respectively), so fuel choice won't significantly affect your MOT prospects.
These ix35s are running at a sensible 67,088 miles on average for their age, which is typical for a twelve-year-old family SUV, and the 3.05 average failures per vehicle points to manageable rather than catastrophic issues. The high advisory count of 18.5 per test suggests gradual wear across systems rather than sudden breakdowns; when buying, prioritise a recent service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and braking components, which tend to accumulate the most advisories on this model.
The 2012 Hyundai Ix35 has a decent first-time pass rate (78.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 9,550 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 9,550 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.
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Before you buy a 2012 Hyundai Ix35
Based on MOT data from 9,550 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (85%) | 8,089 | 78.4% | 3.02 |
| Petrol (15%) | 1,460 | 78% | 3.21 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 58,564 Hyundai Ix35 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Hyundai Ix35 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.
Half of all 2012 Hyundai Ix35 vehicles fall between 53,170 and 81,527 miles.
2012 Hyundai Ix35 — Still on the Road
Most 2012 Hyundai Ix35s are still being driven.
Strong survival — 7,521 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* 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.
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