2015 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · AE10 DAB

The Hyundai IX35 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 January 2026 at 89,711 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date and mileage that listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in January 2025 at 82,233 miles and January 2024 at 73,298 miles also passed clean, as did the April 2023 test at 65,161 miles. Recorded mileage sits at 89,711 over roughly eleven years, averaging about 8,156 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the April 2023 test and the January 2024 test covers nine months yet only 8,137 miles, while subsequent yearly intervals show consistent ~9,000-mile additions. The DVSA history is sparse, with no advisories or recorded wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across the five entries, indicating either diligent upkeep or light inspection scrutiny. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of consumable items the MOT omitted. At near 90,000 miles, expect ageing coil springs, worn brake discs, and degraded exhaust emissions components even without tester flags. The identical-mileage pass-fail on 5 January 2026 warrants confirmation that no outstanding recall or documentation error affects the V5C. Given the clean record, previous owners likely maintained basic statutory compliance, though absence of advisories does not confirm structural integrity beneath sills or subframes. A pre-purchase check of underbody rust and binding calipers remains prudent before completion.