2010 Hyundai IX35 2.0L Diesel · AO60 AEM

The vehicle is currently classified as FAILED, as the September 19 2025 test at 134,409 miles recorded a non‑functional driver’s door and tyre wear defects, overturning the earlier PASSED outcome on the same day. The maintenance record shows a clear worsening trend, with repeated suspension and brake deficiencies from 2021 onward and a second failure on the same date, indicating that previous remedial work has not resolved underlying mechanical issues. Mileage has risen steadily from 47,188 miles in the September 2016 test to 134,409 miles in September 2025, an average of roughly 8,400 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s 16‑year age and suggests consistent usage rather than long periods of inactivity. The only notable irregularity is the dual entry on September 19 2025, where mileage differed by 45 miles between the PASSED and FAILED records, but the overall progression remains linear with no abrupt jumps. Recurring faults centre on the front suspension: ball‑joint wear on the anti‑roll bar, suspension arm pins and bushes, and excessive play in the track rod end, all flagged in 2023, 2024 and 2025 tests. Brake components also show serious degradation, with front and rear discs described as “seriously weakened” and pads falling below the 1.5 mm minimum in 2025, while tyre tread wear on all corners has repeatedly approached the legal limit since 2021. Additional concerns include a corroded off‑side rear coil spring, a non‑functional parking brake, and a driver’s door that cannot be opened from inside, pointing to potential structural and safety‑critical weaknesses. A buyer should therefore prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, checking ball joints, arm pins, bushes and track rod ends for play or binding, examine the condition of brake discs and pads for cracking or excessive wear, verify tyre tread depth and edge wear, test the parking brake on both sides, and confirm that the driver’s door latch operates freely. Any signs of rust on coil springs or structural corrosion should also be assessed before purchase.