2012 Hyundai IX35 MOT pass rate: 66.3% (24,298 tests)
Is the 2012 IX35 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68.0% -4.4 vs same-age |
68.0% visual scale |
| 2024 | 65.9% -5.1 vs same-age |
65.9% visual scale |
| 2025 | 65.1% -5.2 vs same-age |
65.1% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 IX35
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6,231 | 28.1% |
| 2 | Suspension | 5,514 | 24.9% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4,046 | 18.3% |
| 4 | Tyres | 2,791 | 12.6% |
| 5 | Visibility | 1,147 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Steering | 1,121 | 5.1% |
All IX35 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,237 | 63.6% | -3.8 pts | 105,906 |
| 2011 | 14,965 | 64.0% | -5.2 pts | 101,759 |
| 2012 (this page) | 24,298 | 66.3% | -4.9 pts | 92,804 |
| 2013 | 30,745 | 66.7% | -6.6 pts | 86,964 |
| 2014 | 39,278 | 74.4% | -1.4 pts | 80,018 |
| 2015 | 34,475 | 77.2% | -1.5 pts | 71,628 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Hyundai IX35 years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 66.3% of their MOT tests (24,298 tests, 2023–2025), -4.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 92,804 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 IX35?
The median tested example shows 92,804 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.