2015 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · AF65 FDO

The Hyundai IX35 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 19 January 2026 at 44,218 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recorded history. The January 2026 test shows a fail and pass logged on the same day at identical mileage with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in January 2025, January 2024, and January 2023 all passed cleanly with no advisories, confirming a consistent absence of flagged wear or corrosion. Recorded mileage rose from 35,991 in January 2023 to 44,218 by January 2026, an average of roughly 2,742 miles per year against an 11-year life total of 44,218 miles. This low annual use points to light running or extended standing periods rather than high-load drivetrain wear. The clean test sequence with no gaps and no rapid accumulation suggests the previous keeper kept the vehicle lightly used and presented it for timely annual testing. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and likely static storage cycles that can accelerate perishing. The MOT record shows no structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions failures, but standing vehicles often develop unseen corrosion on sills and subframes not captured in a pass result. Verify the January 2026 same-day fail reason with DVSA, as the no-defect entry may mask a documentation error. Beyond that, the IX35's history implies careful, low-mileage ownership with no recurring mechanical trend requiring corrective action before purchase.