2013 Hyundai IX35 1.7L Diesel · AV13 FRN

The 2013 Hyundai ix35 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2 December 2025 at 128,088 miles, passed, but only after a failure on the same day at 128,086 miles revealed several significant defects. The vehicle failed on a fractured offside front coil spring, a broken nearside parking brake, inoperative front position lamps, low rear brake pads, binding rear service brakes, and insufficient windscreen washer fluid. The coil spring fracture is a serious structural concern, and the fact that it was repaired for a same-day retest suggests the previous owner addressed immediate failures rather than undertaking thorough preventative maintenance. The trend is not clearly improving; while the car passed in December 2024 at 120,981 miles, that test also followed a failure on the same day for parking brake efficiency and worn tyres, indicating a pattern of presenting the vehicle in substandard condition and rectifying only the minimum required to pass. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a 13-year-old vehicle. The car covered approximately 11,964 miles between December 2023 at 109,017 miles and December 2024 at 120,981 miles, then a further 7,107 miles by December 2025 at 128,088 miles. This suggests steady, moderate annual use of around 9,000 to 12,000 miles, which is unremarkable for the age and does not raise concerns about long periods of standing or excessive wear. The mileage record is continuous with no suspicious gaps, supporting the view that the vehicle has been in regular use throughout its life. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, particularly the coil springs and their top mounts, given the documented fracture of the offside front spring in December 2025. Repeated advisories for worn tyre edges across multiple tests, including both front and rear axles, point to possible misalignment or worn suspension bushes that have not been corrected. The braking system warrants thorough inspection; the rear service brakes were flagged as binding in the December 2025 failure, and the nearside parking brake was inoperative, suggesting cable or caliper issues that may have caused uneven wear on the rear pads. The windscreen has been repeatedly noted as damaged across multiple tests, which, while not currently affecting the driver's view, could worsen and require replacement. The nearside side repeater lens has also been defective since at least December 2024, a minor but persistent electrical oversight that reflects the general pattern of deferred minor repairs.